Hands-On Factory Operations Lead

Securefence; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Leadership role

Career development

Supportive team

Group affiliation

Job summary

SecureFence on the Gold Coast is seeking a hands-on Factory Supervisor to oversee daily operations of the fabrication facility. You will supervise two welders and a truck driver, manage stock and purchasing, coordinate workloads and ensure safety and quality in all processes.

This leadership role requires practical problem-solving, strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing priorities while driving productivity and on-time delivery for customers.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff and coordinating daily workloads.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience with stock control, inventory management and ordering materials.
• Ability to coordinate production, order preparation and dispatch activities.
• A practical understanding of tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the day-to-day factory operations.
• Supervise a team of two welders and a truck driver, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Plan and coordinate daily workloads, production priorities and job schedules.
• Manage picking, packing and preparation of customer orders for timely dispatch.
• Coordinate deliveries and transport requirements with the truck driver.
• Maintain stock control, inventory records and stocktakes.
• Order raw materials and tools to keep the factory stocked.
• Monitor material usage and minimise waste and costs.
• Maintain a clean and productive factory, warehouse and storage area.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Staff supervision

Stock control

Planning & scheduling

Inventory management

Tools & equipment

Forklift licence

Driver's licence

Tools

Stock management software

Job description

SecureFence on the Gold Coast is seeking a hands-on Factory Supervisor to oversee daily operations of the fabrication facility. You will supervise two welders and a truck driver, manage stock and purchasing, coordinate workloads and ensure safety and quality in all processes.

This leadership role requires practical problem-solving, strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing priorities while driving productivity and on-time delivery for customers.