Hands-On Shift Manager: Safety & Production Leader

Network Steel; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave – paid day off for your

innovation and development

Regular team events – quarterly BBQs &

Monthly peer-nominated staff recognit.

Job summary

Network Steel is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to lead our afternoon shift operations in Queensland, Australia. This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, productivity and team performance on the factory floor.

You will manage Team Leaders and staff, set priorities, allocate resources and ensure delivery outcomes while driving a culture of continuous improvement. This role supports the transition to Stapylton and works closely with operations leaders.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in manufacturing or similar operations.
• Practical understanding of production flow, labour allocation, safety and quality.
• Ability to lead people, set clear expectations and hold others accountable.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret production schedules, drawings and work instructions.
• Good computer and administration skills (email, spreadsheets, ERP).
• Current High Risk Work Licence - LF Forklift.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall afternoon shift, setting priorities and expectations.
• Coach and develop Team Leaders and employees across the shift.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, quality and performance.
• Allocate labour and resources to meet production and delivery priorities.
• Monitor production, identify issues early and implement solutions.
• Manage attendance, overtime and day-to-day workforce needs.
• Collaborate with Planning, Sales, Transport, Operations and Safety teams.
• Maintain shift handovers and production records.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce rework.
• Support the transition to Stapylton and future operating model.

Skills

Frontline leadership

Production experience

Safety & quality

Problem solving

Schedules & drawings

ERP systems

LF forklift

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Network Steel is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to lead our afternoon shift operations in Queensland, Australia. This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, productivity and team performance on the factory floor.

You will manage Team Leaders and staff, set priorities, allocate resources and ensure delivery outcomes while driving a culture of continuous improvement. This role supports the transition to Stapylton and works closely with operations leaders.