Manufacturing Team Lead - Welding & Fabrication

FormDirect; Queensland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FormDirect in Australia’s Queensland region seeks a Manufacturing Team Leader to provide strong leadership across Production (Welding) and Fabrication (Cutting & Bending) teams. You will drive safe, efficient and accurate manufacturing while building a positive culture and accounting for continuous improvement.

Work closely with the Operations Manager to maximise performance, minimise waste and ensure exceptional service to internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing, production or fabrication teams.
• Strong knowledge of welding, steel fabrication, cutting and bending operations.
• Proven ability to plan work, manage labour and coordinate multiple priorities.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, positive and consistent leadership to all manufacturing staff.
• Build a respectful, high-performing team culture.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager to reinforce values and culture.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and fairness when managing staff.
• Lead by example with reliability, accountability and clear communication.
• Encourage teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Manage staff performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify training needs and support succession planning.

Skills

Team leadership

Welding expertise

Labour planning

Safety compliance

Production coordination

Communication

Education

Tertiary education

Job description

FormDirect in Australia’s Queensland region seeks a Manufacturing Team Leader to provide strong leadership across Production (Welding) and Fabrication (Cutting & Bending) teams. You will drive safe, efficient and accurate manufacturing while building a positive culture and accounting for continuous improvement.

Work closely with the Operations Manager to maximise performance, minimise waste and ensure exceptional service to internal and external customers.