Leading Hand

Geoquest Australia

Gold Coast City

On-site

USD 38,923 - 64,872

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Operations and Logistics Manager to join their team in Ormeau, QLD. This exciting role involves overseeing the manufacture of precast products, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while leading a team of skilled operators. With a rich legacy in civil engineering and a commitment to innovation, this company offers a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact. If you are passionate about driving excellence in safety and efficiency, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow and thrive in your career.

Qualifications

Experience in relevant trade and safety awareness is essential.
Forklift license is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

Lead a small team of Precast Operators and ensure quality production.
Plan and organize work methods to eliminate wastage.

Skills

Relevant trade experience

Hazard identification/awareness

Forklift licence

Job description

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Operations and Logistics Manager | Driving Excellence in Safety, Efficiency, and Team Performance

About us
Geoquest Australia is a leading civil and geotechnical engineering firm, boasting 60 years of global experience across 40 countries. With a celebrated 50-year legacy in Australia, we excel in engineering, innovation and customer support. We provide solutions for soil structure interaction to retain, cross, protect and strengthen.

Retain: We develop bespoke earth retaining solutions, including Mechanically Stabilized Earth walls and various other retaining structures.

Cross: Our expertise extends to designing structures to cross obstacles, encompassing bridge abutments, underpasses, tunnels, culvert and wildlife crossings.

Protect: We deploy robust protection systems to mitigate damage from natural disasters.

Strengthen: Our portfolio includes designing and supplying materials for geosynthetic soil reinforcement in applications like basal reinforcement and slope stabilization.

Part of the Soletanche Freyssinet Group, we leverage a comprehensive range of construction and engineering expertise from companies, such as Soletanche Bachy, Menard, Terre Armee, Freyssinet, Nuvia and Sixense.

About the role

We are seeking a full-time ongoing Precast Factory Leading Hand to join our growing team at our new facility in Ormeau, QLD. You will be responsible for the manufacture of precast products in accordance with the plans and specifications.

Qualifications, skills & experience

Relevant trade experience.
Hazard identification/awareness.
Forklift licence (preferred).

Responsibilities

To lead a small team of Precast Operators as directed by the Foreman, Supervisor or Precast Manager.
To plan, organise and instruct Precast Operators in the correct work methods to carry out the tasks allotted to their work teams, and where possible, to eliminate wastage.
To ensure the required quality is achieved on the components being produced and have sufficient knowledge to carry out the task at hand.
To ensure safe work practices are being met.
To ensure all equipment, tools and hand tools are stored in the required position inside the factory at the end of each day.
To ensure that any lost, broken or defective tools or equipment are isolated (if required) and are brought to the attention of the Precast Manager.
To work in a safe manner and be aware of the safety of workmates.
Concrete repair and general duties.

Seniority level