Lead From the Floor.
Keep Production Moving.
Make It Happen.
ASKIN Performance Panels is seeking a hands-on and motivated Leading Hand – Production to join our Elizabeth manufacturing team.
This is a practical, on-the-tools role where you'll be right in the middle of operations, supporting production, guiding day-to-day workflow, operating forklifts and ensuring our panel manufacturing operations run safely, smoothly and on time.
If you enjoy being active, solving problems as they arise and taking ownership of what needs to get done on the floor (not behind a desk), this role will suit you.
About Us
Established in ****, ASKIN Performance Panels is a proudly Australian-owned manufacturer and installer of insulated panel systems used across major commercial and industrial projects throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Our products are used in:
Cold storage facilities
Food production and processing plants
Warehousing and logistics centres
Industrial and commercial construction projects
We are known for quality, reliability and a strong operational team culture where everyone contributes to getting the job done.
About the Role
Based at our Elizabeth site, this role supports daily production, warehouse and yard operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You will work closely with the SA Operations Leader and the broader team to ensure production schedules, dispatch requirements and safety standards are met.
This is a role for someone who leads from the floor, not from an office.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting daily production and warehouse workflow
Operating forklifts and production/warehouse equipment safely
Assisting with panel handling, movement and dispatch activities




Coordinating stock movements, inventory accuracy and materials handling
Supporting loading and unloading of trucks, including oversized panel products
Maintaining a protected, clean and organised production environment
Assisting with stocktakes, cycle counts and inventory control
Supporting continuous improvement across production and warehouse operations
Providing on-the-floor guidance and support to production staff
Ensuring quality, safety and operational standards are consistently met
What We're Looking For:
Experience in manufacturing, warehouse or production environments
Current forklift licence (or willing to obtain)
Current driver's licence
Strong hands-on operational and forklift experience
Ability to safely handle large and oversized materials
Strong work ethic and willingness to be actively involved in production
Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-moving environment
Good communication and teamwork skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
Experience in panel or industrial manufacturing environments highly regarded
This Role Is Ideal For You If:
You prefer being active and on your feet rather than being in an office
You enjoy working in manufacturing or hands-on production environments
You naturally step in to help things run smoothly on the floor
You are confident operating forklifts and handling materials safely
You like variety across production activities
You take pride in keeping operations organised, safe and efficient
You enjoy working in a close-knit, practical, team-based environment
Apply Now
If you're a practical, hands-on operator who enjoys leading from the floor and keeping production moving, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Production Leading Hand (Adelaide)
🏢 ASKIN
📍 Adelaide