Polyurethane Team Leader, Region Australia

• Experience working with polyurethane is essential
• Proven ability to lead a team in same, or similar industry

As team leader, you are responsible for guiding, directing, and managing a group of employees within FLSmidth Polyurethane. The role of a team leader encompasses a mix of leadership, coordination, and support functions, focusing on team performance and goal attainment.

A detailed overview of the responsibilities, skills, and distinctions of a team leader:

Job Responsibilities –

Setting Objectives:

• A team leader is responsible for setting clear goals and objectives for the team, ensuring alignment with the organization's overall goals.
• Motivation: They motivate team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Task Allocation:

• They assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and strengths.
• Communication: Team leaders facilitate effective communication within the team and between the team and higher management.

Support and Development:

• Training and Development: They provide training, coaching, and development opportunities to help team members grow professionally.
• Performance Feedback: Team leaders give constructive feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and help team members improve their performance.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:

• Conflict Resolution: They address and resolve conflicts within the team, ensuring a collaborative and respectful work environment.
• Decision-Making: Team leaders make decisions related to team operations, often in consultation with team members and higher management.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Performance Monitoring: They track team performance, productivity, and progress towards goals.
• Reporting: Team leaders report on team performance, challenges, and achievements to upper management.

What you bring –

• Leadership Skills: Effective team leaders can inspire and guide their team towards achieving goals.
• Communication Skills: Clear, concise, and effective communication is essential for conveying goals, expectations, and feedback.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills help team leaders build positive relationships and manage conflicts.
• Organizational Skills: They need to be well-organized to manage tasks, schedules, and team activities efficiently.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Team leaders should be adept at identifying issues and developing solutions.
• Decision-Making: They must be able to make informed and timely decisions to keep the team on track.

What we offer –

• Competitive remuneration package on offer
• flexible working arrangements including working from home/flexible hours
• Job security in a volatile market. Since 1882, FLSmidth have operated successfully within a global environment
• Development and training within a respected global OEM company
• Access to salary packaging options to allow you to maximise your after tax income
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family.
• Purchased annual leave options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Access to a recognition and benefits platform
• Involvement with community and charity initiatives
• Annual flu vaccination

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. All candidates will be required to pass a Pre-Employment Medical & Drug and Alcohol test. FLSmidth requires all candidates to hold unrestricted Australian Working rights at the time of application. If you do not have full, unrestricted working rights, we are unable to accept your application for employment.

As an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity, we encourage men and women of all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply.

You will join a team of more than 11,000 talented and ambitious people, working across more than 60 countries. We pride ourselves on an inclusive culture supporting diversity and equality. With us, you are challenged to see things from a different perspective, and you will experience why differences are a strength. We believe in a healthy balance between career and personal aspirations, and above all, in a workplace that provides safety for all. 

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers