Team Leader - Blast & Paint

Russell Mineral Equipment; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social Club

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Team events

Job summary

RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT (RME) invites applications for a Team Leader to join the Blast and Paint team on a permanent full-time basis. You will drive production performance, coordinate workshop activities and lead a high-performing crew to meet targets.

Reporting to the Business Manager, you will plan production schedules, optimise workflow, maintain quality and uphold safety and continuous improvement through Lean practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong planning and scheduling capabilities for production.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor production schedules to meet targets.
• Coordinate workshop activities and resources to optimise throughput.
• Lead and develop the Blast and Paint team for high performance.
• Drive production performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain DIFOT performance and promote safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organised

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Autonomy

Computer skills

Stakeholder management

Lean principles

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT (RME) is a unique engineering, technology and manufacturing company. RME provides product and service-based solutions for problems encountered in the mining and mineral processing industries. With a history spanning more than 40 years, RME is an employer of choice employing more than 450 personnel worldwide across 12 international Sales and Service Centres. RME is a multiple award-winning Australian exporter with a global reach of over 440 mine site locations. RME Mill Relining Systems deliver fast, reliable and safe relines.

What is the role?

There is now an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Blast and Paint team on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting to the Business Manager, you will play a key role in driving production performance, coordinating workshop activities, and supporting a high-performing team to achieve operational targets. You will be responsible for planning and monitoring production schedules, optimising workflow and resources, maintaining strong quality standards, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment who is proficient with operational coordination and is interested in developing their leadership capability. You will work closely with workshop personnel, production planning teams, and internal stakeholders to achieve production targets, maintain a DIFOT performance, minimise rework, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through Lean principles and best-practice processes.

What are we looking for?

At RME we pride ourselves on living our values to create and maintain an exceptional culture. During our recruitment process we aim to find the right people who align with our values and culture.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

A proven ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of groups and individuals

Demonstrated ability to provide solutions to improve systems and process and follow through with reasonable action.

Ability to train and mentor colleagues and new team members

A methodical and organised approach to work, attention to detail and quality outcomes

A strong and committed work ethic

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to deal confidently with staff at all levels, and to lead and inspire confidence

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Ability to work autonomously and manage own limitations

Proficiency with computers and software

Industry knowledge in blasting and coating, or manufacturing

LICENCES

• Possession of a current QLD ‘C’ Class Open Driver’s Licence

What's in it for you?

RME is a global, family-friendly employer of choice, with a genuinely positive and employee focused work culture. We are passionate about our People and offer a range of benefits including an active Social Club, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, regular staff events including; team events, Christmas Parties and Christmas Fairs, and much, much more!

Candidates applying for this role must be prepared to undergo background checks, which may include a federal police check, reference checks and a Right to Work check.