Team Leader - Production

Smith & Co; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Smith & Co Recruitment in Hemmant, Queensland, is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to manage a small production team in timber crate and pallet manufacturing. The role is based on-site and requires a hands-on approach to day-to-day manufacture, assembly and packing of timber products.

You will lead alongside another Team Leader, coordinate production schedules, maintain quality and safety standards, and drive continuous improvements to keep operations efficient and on track.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant production or manufacturing experience.
• Proven experience using pneumatic nail guns — Essential.
• Previous timber crate and pallet building experience — Essential.
• Demonstrated team leadership or supervisory experience — Essential.
• Ability to read and interpret production drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily timber crate and pallet production.
• Build and assemble timber crates, pallets and related products.
• Operate pneumatic nail guns and other production equipment.
• Coordinate daily workflow, production schedules and team tasks.
• Read and interpret customer drawings, cut sheets and specifications.
• Inspect completed products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Monitor team productivity, safety and production efficiency.
• Assist with packing, stocktakes and general warehouse operations.
• Maintain safe work practices and high housekeeping standards.
• Train, mentor and support production staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes and workflow.
• Report operational issues and production performance to management.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Tools

Pneumatic nail guns

Forklift licence

Job description

Smith & Co Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Team Leader to join an established manufacturing business specialising in timber crate and pallet production.
Based in Hemmant, this opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in timber assembly, crate and pallet manufacturing, and team supervision.

You will be responsible for leading a small production team while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day manufacture, assembly and packing of timber products.

Working alongside another Team Leader and reporting to senior management, you will help coordinate production schedules, maintain quality standards and ensure operations run safely and efficiently.
We are looking for someone who leads by example, takes pride in their workmanship and knows how to keep a busy production team motivated and on track.

What's on Offer?

• $80,000–$100,000 annual salary + Super
• Hands-on leadership role in a manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to lead and develop a small production team
• Work with an established timber manufacturing business
• Variety of production, assembly and operational responsibilities
• Opportunity to contribute to operational improvements

About the Role

Smith & Co Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Team Leader to join an established manufacturing business specialising in timber crate and pallet production.
Based in Hemmant, this opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in timber assembly, crate and pallet manufacturing, and team supervision.

You will be responsible for leading a small production team while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day manufacture, assembly and packing of timber products.

Working alongside another Team Leader and reporting to senior management, you will help coordinate production schedules, maintain quality standards and ensure operations run safely and efficiently.
We are looking for someone who leads by example, takes pride in their workmanship and knows how to keep a busy production team motivated and on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily timber crate and pallet production
• Build and assemble timber crates, pallets and related products
• Operate pneumatic nail guns and other production equipment
• Coordinate daily workflow, production schedules and team tasks
• Read and interpret customer drawings, cut sheets and specifications
• Inspect completed products to ensure quality standards are met
• Monitor team productivity, safety and production efficiency
• Assist with packing, stocktakes and general warehouse operations
• Maintain safe work practices and high housekeeping standards
• Train, mentor and support production staff
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes and workflow
• Report operational issues and production performance to management

Skills & Experience

Essential Requirements:

• 2–3 years of relevant production or manufacturing experience
• Proven experience using pneumatic nail guns – Essential
• Previous timber crate and pallet building experience – Essential
• Demonstrated team leadership or supervisory experience – Essential
• Ability to lead a small team while remaining hands-on in production
• Strong understanding of workshop safety and quality standards
• Physically capable of performing manual production and assembly duties
• Ability to read and interpret production drawings and specifications
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills
• Reliable transport and ability to commute to Hemmant
• Willingness to obtain a Forklift Licence and First Aid Certificate promptly if not already held

Highly Regarded:

• Current Forklift Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Experience supervising timber manufacturing or packaging operations
• Knowledge of production scheduling and inventory control
• Experience with quality control and continuous improvement

Candidates without a Forklift Licence or First Aid Certificate must be willing to obtain these upon commencement. Training costs will be covered by the employer.