Leading Hand - Production & Manufacturing
Bundamba, QLD – Permanent Full-time role $80.028 plus super
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Leading Hand to join a busy production and manufacturing team in Bundamba. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone with strong manufacturing or assembly experience who enjoys leading by example, maintaining high-quality standards, and driving team performance.
As the Leading Hand, you will oversee daily workshop operations, support production staff, ensure safety and quality compliance, and assist in achieving production targets and customer delivery deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and support production and assembly team members.
- Coordinate daily workshop activities to ensure production schedules are achieved.
- Monitor quality standards and ensure all work meets required specifications.
- Read and interpret engineering and technical drawings.
- Assist with assembly and manufacturing tasks as required.
- Ensure all resources, tools, equipment and materials are used efficiently.
- Identify and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
- Promote a positive team culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with management to achieve operational and production goals.
- Maintain accurate records and reporting relating to production activities.
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, quality systems, policies and procedures.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, fabrication or assembly environment.
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a workshop or production setting.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate a team.
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
- Relevant trade qualification or technical qualification.
Preferred:
- Australian Driver's Licence.
- Experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement processes.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong ownership and accountability.
- Commitment to achieving team goals.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- High attention to detail.
- Professionalism and integrity.
- Strong customer focus and teamwork skills.
- A commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
What's on Offer?
- Stable full-time employment.
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled production team.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.
Apply Now
If you're a hands-on leader with manufacturing experience and a passion for driving team success, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your production leadership career.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” via this website OR
Email your resume to applications@recruitment247.com.au
Have Questions?
Call (07) 3281 2489 from Monday to Friday between 8:30am – 4:30pm.
We look forward to receiving your application and helping you take the next step in your career!