Leading Hand (PM)

Network Steel; Gold Coast City; Presencial; AUD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Network Steel is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to head the Finish Area (Paint Bay, Picking, Packing & Loading) at our Cleveland operation, moving to Stapylton in January 2027. This hands-on leadership role focuses on daily leadership, safety and meeting production targets in an Australian-owned steel business.

You’ll coach and develop a practical team, allocate work, monitor quality and drive continuous improvement, with a forklift licence as essential and a hands-on, problem-solving

Formación

• Experience leading a team in a manufacturing, production or similar environment.
• Forklift licence is essential.
• Strong communication and people skills are required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Finish Area/Paint Bay
• Allocate work and ensure production targets and deadlines are met
• Coach and develop team members
• Monitor quality and ensure work is completed to required standards
• Promote a strong safety culture and safe work practices
• Identify and resolve operational issues to keep work moving
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient work area
• Work closely with other teams to ensure smooth production flow

Conocimientos

Forklift licence

Team leadership

Communication

Safety focus

Descripción del empleo

Cleveland QLD | Moving to Stapylton in January 2027

Full-time | Permanent | Afternoon shift

Lead the team. Drive the standard. Get things done.

We’re looking for an experienced Leading Hand to join our Finish Area (Paint Bay, Picking, Packing & Loading) team at Network Steel.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll lead the day-to-day operation of the area, support your team to perform at their best, and make sure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You’ll be joining us at an exciting time, with our Cleveland operation relocating to our new Stapylton facility in January 2027.

• Join a growing Australian-owned steel business
• Lead and develop a hardworking, hands-on team
• Be part of our move to a new Stapylton facility
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and development
• Supportive, practical and team-focused culture
• Regular BBQs, events and team celebrations

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Finish Area/Paint Bay
• Allocate work and ensure production targets and deadlines are met
• Support, coach and develop team members
• Monitor quality and ensure work is completed to required standards
• Promote a strong safety culture and safe work practices
• Identify and resolve operational issues to keep work moving
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient work area
• Work closely with other teams to ensure smooth production flow

What we’re looking for

You’ll be a practical and confident leader who knows how to get the best out of a team.

You’ll bring:

• A current Forklift licence (essential)
• Previous experience leading a team in a manufacturing, production or similar environment
• Strong communication and people skills
• A hands-on approach and willingness to get involved
• The ability to prioritise work and keep a team on track
• A strong focus on safety, quality and accountability
• Good problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
• Experience in steel, fabrication, painting or finishing environments will be highly regarded but not essential

About Network Steel

Network Steel has been supplying the Australian construction industry since 1992 and is part of Steel Builders Group, an Australian-owned and operated business supporting customers across NSW and QLD.

We’re growing, evolving and investing in our people, facilities and future.