Team Leader (PM)

Network Steel; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Australian-owned company

Team development

Ongoing learning

BBQs and events

Move to Stapylton facility

Job summary

Network Steel is seeking a hands-on Team Leader for the Finish Area (Paint Bay, Picking, Packing & Loading) at our Cleveland site, moving to Stapylton in January 2027. This permanent, full-time role operates on the Afternoon shift, guiding a practical team to meet safety, quality and production targets.

You’ll coach and develop team members, allocate work, monitor output, and collaborate with nearby teams to maintain smooth production flow in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in manufacturing or production.
• Forklift licence (essential).
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Hands-on leadership with safety focus.
• Willingness to engage across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of the Finish Area/Paint Bay.
• Allocate work and ensure production targets and deadlines are met.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Monitor quality and ensure work meets standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture and safe work practices.
• Identify and resolve operational issues to keep work moving.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient work area.
• Work closely with other teams to ensure smooth production flow.

Skills

Team leadership

Forklift licence

Communication

People management

Job description

Cleveland QLD | Moving to Stapylton in January 2027

Full-time | Permanent | Afternoon shift

Lead the team. Drive the standard. Get things done.

We’re looking for an experienced Team Leader to join our Finish Area (Paint Bay, Picking, Packing & Loading) team at Network Steel.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll lead the day-to-day operation of the area, support your team to perform at their best, and make sure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You’ll be joining us at an exciting time, with our Cleveland operation relocating to our new Stapylton facility in January 2027.

• Join a growing Australian-owned steel business
• Lead and develop a hardworking, hands-on team
• Be part of our move to a new Stapylton facility
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and development
• Supportive, practical and team-focused culture
• Regular BBQs, events and team celebrations

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Finish Area/Paint Bay
• Allocate work and ensure production targets and deadlines are met
• Support, coach and develop team members
• Monitor quality and ensure work is completed to required standards
• Promote a strong safety culture and safe work practices
• Identify and resolve operational issues to keep work moving
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient work area
• Work closely with other teams to ensure smooth production flow

What we’re looking for

You’ll be a practical and confident leader who knows how to get the best out of a team.

You’ll bring:

• A current Forklift licence (essential)
• Previous experience leading a team in a manufacturing, production or similar environment
• Strong communication and people skills
• A hands-on approach and willingness to get involved
• The ability to prioritise work and keep a team on track
• A strong focus on safety, quality and accountability
• Good problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
• Experience in steel, fabrication, painting or finishing environments will be highly regarded but not essential

About Network Steel

Network Steel has been supplying the Australian construction industry since 1992 and is part of Steel Builders Group, an Australian-owned and operated business supporting customers across NSW and QLD.

We’re growing, evolving and investing in our people, facilities and future.