Production Trades Team Leader - Lean, Hands-on

Hyne Timber

Maryborough

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Above-award wages

Parental leave

Training and development

People-focused leadership

Wellbeing program

Long-term employment

Job summary

Hyne Timber in Queensland is seeking a Production Trades Team Leader to provide hands-on, production-focused leadership for the trades team. You will coordinate resources, manage priorities and drive reliability, safety and continuous improvement across the plant.

Based at our Maryborough site, you will contribute to a culture of quality and efficiency, with above‑award wages and strong career opportunities.

Qualifications

Trade qualification as a fitter or wood machinist.
Demonstrated leadership in manufacturing or industrial settings.
Strong equipment reliability and fault-finding skills.
Experience coordinating people and maintenance activities.
Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving.
Hands-on, collaborative leadership style with coaching ability.
Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
Lean Manufacturing or Business Excellence is advantageous.
First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

Leading, supporting and developing the production trades team
Coordinating trade resources and daily priorities to support production requirements
Providing hands-on technical leadership during breakdowns and equipment disruptions
Driving plant reliability by identifying and addressing recurring equipment issues
Coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance, including shutdown activities
Working collaboratively across Production and Maintenance to improve plant performance
Coaching team members, setting clear expectations and building capability
Driving continuous improvement through Lean and Business Excellence practices