Green Mill Team Lead
Location: Wandilo
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: $108,700 + Superannuation + Vehicle

About the role
Latitude Recruitment is seeking a hands-on, safety-focused Green Mill Team Lead for a well-established timber operation in Wandilo. If you're an experienced leader in sawmilling or timber processing and ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the role for you. You'll manage and coordinate day-to-day green mill operations, leading a team of approximately 12 employees while ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality standards are consistently met across all aspects of production from log intake to kiln delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate all aspects of green mill operations from log intake to kiln delivery
Lead, supervise, and support a team of approximately 12 employees, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality standards are met
Troubleshoot equipment, coordinate workflow, and ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved
Step in to operate equipment as needed and manage workflow across all stations
Collaborate with operations and compliance teams to align production with orders and dispatch schedules
Take ownership of plant cleanliness, safety, and maintenance
Communicate daily performance, escalate issues,



and support accurate operational reporting

About You
Trade, technical, or significant hands-on experience in sawmilling, timber processing, or a similar production setting (Essential)
Solid understanding of machinery, pneumatics, engineering, and safe work practices
Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate a team
First Aid qualification (Essential) — safety or management qualifications (Desirable)
Practical, solutions-focused mindset with strong communication and organisational skills
Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Willingness to work outside normal hours as required

Why join us
Competitive salary of $108,700 plus superannuation and a vehicle
Chance to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic production environment
Supportive workplace culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

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Queries? Contact Cathie 04•• ••• 351
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