Leading Hand

Neumann Steel; Queensland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Neumann Steel on the Gold Coast, a long‑standing family owned business specialising in steel reinforcing and plastic accessories, seeks a Warehouse Operations Supervisor. You will coordinate and supervise warehouse staff, ensure safe operation of machinery, and drive safe, efficient processes to meet delivery targets across QLD/NSW.

You will lead safety, manufacturing, maintenance and stores activities, manage stock, conduct toolbox meetings, and coordinate external transport to support reliable

Qualifications

• Experience in steel production processes and quality control of the Steel Reinforcing Industry.
• High Risk Work License – Forklift.
• Overhead Crane experience.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Experience co-ordinating training of staff.
• Experience operating production machinery.
• Ability to organise, plan, and prioritise work to achieve and meet deadlines.
• High level of numeracy, literacy, and IT skills
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Proactive, forward thinking who can multitask to achieve the best possible outcome while maintaining the highest possible standards of safety, quality & housekeeping.
• First Aid qualification preferred.
• Machinery operating skills- steel processing equipment highly regarded.
• Previous steel industry experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate & supervise the overall running of warehouse and operational staff.
• Ensure the operating of all machinery/vehicles is carried out in a safe manner and ensure that general operations occur with a strong focus on safety, quality & efficiency.
• Lead and supervise warehouse operations area inclusive of safety, manufacturing, maintenance, and stores activities.
• Supervise and help with planning of branch operations to ensure that DIFOT delivery targets are met or exceeded.
• Provide leadership to Service Centre employees to foster a safe, efficient working environment that provides a professional, high-quality level of customer service.
• Supervise labour resources and facilitate cycle counts and stock takes including analysis and investigation of stock variances.
• Ensure stock is well managed including safe and orderly storage of goods and materials, accurate and timely receipting.
• Ensure procedures & policies are communicated at weekly and monthly toolbox meetings.
• Set and maintain 5S principles to ensure high levels of housekeeping and productivity.
• Supervise manufacturing and production adequately to optimise efficiency, reduce costs, and contribute to DIFOT delivery targets.
• Provide supervision to external local transport providers to ensure transport operations comply with safe work procedures and Chain of Responsibility legislation.
• Supervise loading of ex yard sales on customers vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Seek opportunities for improvements in processes, take ownership of ideas and supervise through to implementation where applicable
• Carry out other duties as required.

Skills

Steel production

Forklift license

Overhead crane

Driver's license

Staff training

Machinery operation

Planning & organizing

Numeracy & IT

Reliability

First Aid

Steel industry experience

Job description

Why work for Neumann Steel?
You would be working for one of the most reputable family owned and operated companies first established on the Gold Coast over 50 years ago. We specialise in steel reinforcing and plastic accessory products in the QLD and NSW markets. Our highly integrated supply chain is supported by our experienced staff and a wealth of industry knowledge.
With a people-first mindset, Neumann Steel is dedicated to supporting the local community and fostering long-lasting relationships while delivering quality commercial and residential projects in the spirit of openness and honesty. We strive to build a rewarding, inclusive, and inspiring culture, with innovation at the forefront of mind.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate & supervise the overall running of warehouse and operational staff.
• Ensure the operating of all machinery/vehicles is carried out in a safe manner and ensure that general operations occur with a strong focus on safety, quality & efficiency.
• Lead and supervise warehouse operations area inclusive of safety, manufacturing, maintenance, and stores activities.
• Supervise and help with planning of branch operations to ensure that DIFOT delivery targets are met or exceeded.
• Provide leadership to Service Centre employees to foster a safe, efficient working environment that provides a professional, high-quality level of customer service.
• Supervise labour resources and facilitate cycle counts and stock takes including analysis and investigation of stock variances.
• Ensure stock is well managed including safe and orderly storage of goods and materials, accurate and timely receipting.
• Ensure procedures & policies are communicated at weekly and monthly toolbox meetings.
• Set and maintain 5S principles to ensure high levels of housekeeping and productivity.
• Supervise manufacturing and production adequately to optimise efficiency, reduce costs, and contribute to DIFOT delivery targets.
• Provide supervision to external local transport providers to ensure transport operations comply with safe work procedures and Chain of Responsibility legislation.
• Supervise loading of ex yard sales on customers vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Seek opportunities for improvements in processes, take ownership of ideas and supervise through to implementation where applicable
• Carry out other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Experience in steel production processes and quality control of the Steel Reinforcing Industry.
• High Risk Work License – Forklift.
• Overhead Crane experience.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Experience co-ordinating training of staff.
• Experience operating production machinery.
• Ability to organise, plan, and prioritise work to achieve and meet deadlines.
• High level of numeracy, literacy, and IT skills
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Proactive, forward thinking who can multitask to achieve the best possible outcome while maintaining the highest possible standards of safety, quality & housekeeping.
• First Aid qualification preferred.
• Machinery operating skills- steel processing equipment highly regarded.
• Previous steel industry experience advantageous.