Warehouse & Operations Lead - Steel Reinforcement

Neumann Steel; Queensland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Neumann Steel on the Gold Coast, a long‑standing family owned business specialising in steel reinforcing and plastic accessories, seeks a Warehouse Operations Supervisor. You will coordinate and supervise warehouse staff, ensure safe operation of machinery, and drive safe, efficient processes to meet delivery targets across QLD/NSW.

You will lead safety, manufacturing, maintenance and stores activities, manage stock, conduct toolbox meetings, and coordinate external transport to support reliable

Qualifications

• Experience in steel production processes and quality control of the Steel Reinforcing Industry.
• High Risk Work License – Forklift.
• Overhead Crane experience.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Experience co-ordinating training of staff.
• Experience operating production machinery.
• Ability to organise, plan, and prioritise work to achieve and meet deadlines.
• High level of numeracy, literacy, and IT skills
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Proactive, forward thinking who can multitask to achieve the best possible outcome while maintaining the highest possible standards of safety, quality & housekeeping.
• First Aid qualification preferred.
• Machinery operating skills- steel processing equipment highly regarded.
• Previous steel industry experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate & supervise the overall running of warehouse and operational staff.
• Ensure the operating of all machinery/vehicles is carried out in a safe manner and ensure that general operations occur with a strong focus on safety, quality & efficiency.
• Lead and supervise warehouse operations area inclusive of safety, manufacturing, maintenance, and stores activities.
• Supervise and help with planning of branch operations to ensure that DIFOT delivery targets are met or exceeded.
• Provide leadership to Service Centre employees to foster a safe, efficient working environment that provides a professional, high-quality level of customer service.
• Supervise labour resources and facilitate cycle counts and stock takes including analysis and investigation of stock variances.
• Ensure stock is well managed including safe and orderly storage of goods and materials, accurate and timely receipting.
• Ensure procedures & policies are communicated at weekly and monthly toolbox meetings.
• Set and maintain 5S principles to ensure high levels of housekeeping and productivity.
• Supervise manufacturing and production adequately to optimise efficiency, reduce costs, and contribute to DIFOT delivery targets.
• Provide supervision to external local transport providers to ensure transport operations comply with safe work procedures and Chain of Responsibility legislation.
• Supervise loading of ex yard sales on customers vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Seek opportunities for improvements in processes, take ownership of ideas and supervise through to implementation where applicable
• Carry out other duties as required.

Skills

Steel production

Forklift license

Overhead crane

Driver's license

Staff training

Machinery operation

Planning & organizing

Numeracy & IT

Reliability

First Aid

Steel industry experience

Job description

Neumann Steel on the Gold Coast, a long‑standing family owned business specialising in steel reinforcing and plastic accessories, seeks a Warehouse Operations Supervisor. You will coordinate and supervise warehouse staff, ensure safe operation of machinery, and drive safe, efficient processes to meet delivery targets across QLD/NSW.

You will lead safety, manufacturing, maintenance and stores activities, manage stock, conduct toolbox meetings, and coordinate external transport to support reliable