" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eProduction Team Leader\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25393\"\u003e Manufacturing \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25394\"\u003e Management / Supervisor \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25395\"\u003e Brisbane \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25396\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 6/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on leadership role within an established manufacturing business\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee timber crate and pallet production, assembly and quality\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead a small team and drive safety, productivity and workflow efficiency\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmith \u0026amp; Co Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced, hands-on \u003cstrong\u003eProduction Team Leader\u003c/strong\u003e to join an established manufacturing business specialising in timber crate and pallet production.\u003cbr\u003e Based in \u003cstrong\u003eHemmant\u003c/strong\u003e, this opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in timber assembly, crate and pallet manufacturing, and team supervision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll be responsible for leading a small production team while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day manufacture, assembly and packing of timber products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working alongside another Team Leader and reporting to senior management, you\u0027ll help coordinate production schedules, maintain quality standards and ensure operations run safely and efficiently.\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0027s on Offer?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$80,000\u0026ndash;$90,000 annual salary + Super\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on leadership role in a manufacturing environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to lead and develop a small production team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with an established timber manufacturing business\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVariety of production, assembly and operational responsibilities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to contribute to operational improvements\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and supervise daily timber crate and pallet production\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild and assemble timber crates, pallets and related products\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperate pneumatic nail guns and other production equipment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate daily workflow, production schedules and team tasks\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead and interpret customer drawings, cut sheets and specifications\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInspect completed products to ensure quality standards are met\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor team productivity, safety and production efficiency\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssist with packing, stocktakes and general warehouse operations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain safe work practices and high housekeeping standards\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrain, mentor and support production staff\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify opportunities to improve production processes and workflow\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReport operational issues and production performance to management\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSkills \u0026amp; Experience\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Requirements:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u0026ndash;3 years of relevant production or manufacturing experience\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProven experience using pneumatic nail guns \u0026ndash; Essential\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious timber crate and pallet building experience \u0026ndash; Essential\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDemonstrated team leadership or supervisory experience \u0026ndash; Essential\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to lead a small team while remaining hands-on in production\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of workshop safety and quality standards\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhysically capable of performing manual production and assembly duties\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to read and interpret production drawings and specifications\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication, organisation and time management skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReliable transport and ability to commute to Hemmant\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWillingness to obtain a Forklift Licence and First Aid Certificate promptly if not already held\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHighly Regarded:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Forklift Licence\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent First Aid Certificate\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience supervising timber manufacturing or packaging operations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge of production scheduling and inventory control\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with quality control and continuous improvement\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cem\u003eCandidates without a Forklift Licence or First Aid Certificate must be willing to obtain these upon commencement. Training costs will be covered by the employer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Apply\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you\u0027re an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eProduction Team Leader\u003c/strong\u003e with a background in timber crate and pallet manufacturing and enjoy leading a team while remaining hands-on, we\u0027d love to hear from you!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career and make a genuine impact on daily production operations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApply now\u003c/strong\u003e with your updated resume, or contact \u003cstrong\u003eSmith \u0026amp; Co Recruitment\u003c/strong\u003e for a confidential discussion. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"924021\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "