Team Leader

Programmed Maintenance Services; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services is seeking an experienced Team Leader to oversee a small production team and loading operators. You will ensure safe, efficient operations and meet daily targets while upholding quality standards.

Key requirements include a current forklift licence, leadership experience, and a manufacturing background. Overhead crane exposure is desirable and safety is a core priority.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current forklift licence.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Manufacturing/production background preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.
• Overhead crane experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production team members.
• Coordinate daily production, loading and distribution activities.
• Maintain safety and quality standards.
• Conduct pre-start safety briefings.
• Liaise with supervisors and report operational issues.

Skills

Forklift Licence

Leadership experience

Safety minded

Teamwork

Manufacturing background

Tools

Overhead crane experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Team Leader to oversee a small team of production workers and loading operators. This hands‑on role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production operations while meeting daily shift targets.

Key Requirements:

• Current Forklift Licence (required)
• Overhead Crane experience (desirable)
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Manufacturing or production background
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support production team members
• Coordinate daily production, loading, and distribution activities
• Maintain safety and quality standards
• Conduct pre‑start safety briefings
• Liaise with supervisors and report operational issues

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.