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

Work Initiatives; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will supervise night shift operations, maintain productivity, drive continuous improvement and support a safe, efficient site environment while delivering reliably to our customers.

Qualifications

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

Tools

Forklift licence

Gantry crane experience

HC Licence

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.

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.