Roofing Plant Lead — Hands-On, Safety-Driven Leader

Dahlsens Building Centres Pty; Sale; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off with pay

Wellbeing program (Be Well)

Uniform provided

Employee discount platform

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Team discounts

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Dahlsens Building Centres Pty, a long-standing Australian builder materials supplier, seeks a Leading Hand at our Sale Roofing Centre. You will oversee folder, gutter/battens, sheeting, and loading teams, driving safety, quality, and on-time production while coordinating with the Branch Manager.

You will lead hands-on, plan production, train staff, and ensure compliance with safety guidelines in a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading frontline production teams preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or building supplies industry preferred.
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction and Building preferred.
• Systems knowledge including computer skills and email.
• Strong organisational skills with production scheduling capability.
• Hands-on problem solving with a can-do attitude.
• Clear communication and teamwork; lifting/carrying up to 25kg (50kg with dual lift).

Responsibilities

• Lead folder team, gutter/fascia/battens team, sheeting manufacture and loading/unloading personnel.
• Schedule tasks based on workload and priorities.
• Conduct inspections to identify defects and address them promptly.
• Ensure production targets and deadlines are met.
• Provide safety training and ensure PPE availability.
• Maintain inventory levels for production materials.
• Keep production records and quality control logs.
• Ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of customer orders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Industry experience

Computer skills

Planning

Problem solving

Numeracy

Communication

Physical ability

Education

Construction/Building qualifications

Job description

Dahlsens Building Centres Pty, a long-standing Australian builder materials supplier, seeks a Leading Hand at our Sale Roofing Centre. You will oversee folder, gutter/battens, sheeting, and loading teams, driving safety, quality, and on-time production while coordinating with the Branch Manager.

You will lead hands-on, plan production, train staff, and ensure compliance with safety guidelines in a busy manufacturing environment.