Operations Supervisor – Night Shift (10PM – 6AM)

Southern Steel Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Queensland Steel is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the Night Shift (10PM–6AM) to lead a small warehouse and processing team at our Brisbane site. This hands-on role oversees safety, workflow, quality, and people leadership to ensure material is delivered on time and in full.

You will report to the Warehouse Manager, supervise night shift operations, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining productivity and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Proven warehouse/operations/logistics supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership skills with safety focus.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong work ethic and targets-driven mindset.
• Ability to work independently on a busy night-shift.
• Basic computer skills including Outlook and warehouse systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise night shift warehouse and processing staff.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure OH&S compliance.
• Oversee stock handling, picking, storage, loading and dispatch.
• Monitor equipment checks, breakdowns and maintenance needs.
• Manage shift handover, labour allocation and training.
• Maintain quality standards and respond to material non-conformances.
• Complete shift reporting and basic administration tasks.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Operations

Logistics

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Outlook

Warehouse systems

Job description

Operations Supervisor – Night Shift (10PM – 6AM)

Southern Queensland Steel is seeking a hands-on, safety-focused Operations Supervisor to lead our Night Shift warehouse and processing team. This role is expected to commence in July 2026. This role oversees site safety, workflow, quality, and people leadership to ensure customers receive material on time and in full.

Southern Queensland Steel is seeking a hands-on, safety-focused Operations Supervisor to lead our Night Shift warehouse and processing team. This role is expected to commence in July 2026. This role oversees site safety, workflow, quality, and people leadership to ensure customers receive material on time and in full.

About the Role

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will supervise night shift operations including warehouse, processing, stock movement and dispatch functions. You will lead a small team, ensure safe work practices are followed, maintain productivity and support continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise night shift warehouse and processing staff
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure OH&S compliance
• Oversee stock handling, picking, storage, loading and dispatch
• Monitor equipment checks, breakdowns and maintenance needs
• Manage shift handover, labour allocation and training
• Maintain quality standards and respond to material non-conformances
• Complete shift reporting and basic administration tasks

About You

• Proven warehouse/operations/logistics supervisory experience
• Strong leadership skills and a safety-first mindset
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and desire to meet required targets
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy night-shift environment
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, warehouse systems)

Desirable

• Forklift licence
• Gantry crane experience
• HC Licence

Why Join Us?

Southern Queensland Steel offers a stable, supportive workplace with opportunities to grow your career within the Southern Steel Group.