Job Description

Team Leader, Printing

Looking for a different challenge as a Team Leader, Printing whereby you can utilise your skills?Permanent Full-time position with competitive remuneration, bonus and benefitsLocation: AUS - Queensland – MurarrieMorning Shift - Team Leader: Shift Pattern: 6:00am to 2:00pm (Monday to Friday)Work with a dedicated and welcoming teamJoin a growing, yet already successful marketUpskill and growth in an area you’re passionate about, whilst being fully supported and encouragedJoin a trusted Global leading Animal Health organisation

Perform the Dispatch Team Leader requirements to support our company’s intelligence/Allflex operations in our Brisbane, Australia manufacturing site, reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager.

Operational dispatch Team Leader role with a direct report of small team.

Appropriate organisation and timely dispatch of outbound goods is key to ensure we maintain customer expectations of manufacturing goods for operations, in a safe, efficient and high-quality manner.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

Embed and promote a strong Safety culture in daily operationsSupervise and coordinate team activities across departments, supporting the Logistics Manager as requiredMonitor order movements and ensure efficient, timely dispatch of export shipments with accurate paperworkApprove freight invoices promptly and manage freight consumables orderingAssist departments with customer enquiries, freight quotes and schedulingMaintain Aussieflex controls to support team efficiency (e.g. backordering, undelivered stock)Assign and monitor team output aligned with daily KPIs and customer demandsIdentify and address logistics procedural gaps to mitigate business risksConduct regular staff performance reviews, provide feedback and manage talent development and training pathwaysSupport recruitment, roster management, leave approvals and timesheet verification for permanent and contingent workersLead remuneration reviews, calibrations and year-end HR processesDrive production KPIs including dispatch levels, yield and waste reductionEnsure compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety policies; proactively report hazards and incidentsPlan operator rostering and rotations based on training and production schedulesComplete production reports and maintain clear communication and recordsFacilitate conflict resolution and provide technical guidance and training across departmentsParticipate in complex operational problem-solving and support production quality assuranceDevelop and maintain inspection reports; audit processes and ensure test equipment calibrationReport quality anomalies, support containment actions and identify continuous improvement opportunitiesEnsure dispatch systems comply with policy guidelines and are regularly updated

What You Must Have

Proven experience managing teams in a production environmentExpertise in Continuous Improvement methodologiesPrevious supervisory experience is idealProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; SAP experience beneficial but not essentialExceptional time management, attention to detail and a collaborative mindsetAdvanced verbal, written and organisational skillsStrong leadership with emotional intelligence, empathy, resilience and change agilityAbility to collaborate across functions, demonstrating inclusivity and respect for diversityHigh ethical standards and integrity, ensuring responsible use of company assets and equipment

What You Can Expect

Work autonomously whilst being supported, encouraged and being part of a trusted Global Leading Animal Health organisationExposure to upskill and develop in your roleFlexibility and opening doors to other opportunities and skillsetsJoining a collaborative team of likeminded individuals

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Communication, Driving Continuous Improvement, Fabrication Processes, Interpersonal Relationships, Inventory Management, Leadership, Management Process, Manual Handling, Manufacturing Quality Control, Mentorship, Microsoft Word, Process Optimization, Production Reports, Production Scheduling, Safety Compliance, Service Excellence, Technical Troubleshooting, Written Communication

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/15/2025

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Requisition ID:R361237