Afternoon Shift Team Leader - Hands-On Ops

Mesh & Bar; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesh & Bar is seeking an experienced Team Leader to join the Salisbury South operations on the Afternoon Shift. This full-time role oversees daily team activities, ensuring productivity targets are met while upholding safety and quality standards across manufacturing, transport, and logistics operations.

You will lead a hands-on team, run machinery and loading during the afternoon shift, and focus on coaching team members, tracking performance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading a team within manufacturing, logistics, or related operational environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with ability to motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in manufacturing/logistics.
• Experience with systems/software to track productivity, attendance and safety metrics.
• Hands-on role with machinery and loading during afternoon shift.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in an industrial environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily team activities to meet required standards.
• Hands-on role running machinery and loading while leading the afternoon shift team.
• Monitor productivity and work toward targets and deadlines.
• Maintain health, safety and compliance; ensure policies are followed.
• Provide coaching and support to develop team members' skills.
• Identify training needs and coordinate development opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Communication skills

HSE knowledge

Productivity tracking systems

Problem solving

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

Education

Certificate IV in Frontline Management

Job description

Mesh & Bar is seeking an experienced Team Leader to join the Salisbury South operations on the Afternoon Shift. This full-time role oversees daily team activities, ensuring productivity targets are met while upholding safety and quality standards across manufacturing, transport, and logistics operations.

You will lead a hands-on team, run machinery and loading during the afternoon shift, and focus on coaching team members, tracking performance, and continuous improvement.