Rockcote– Yandina, Sunshine Coast QLD
Full Time | Salary Negotiable | 4-Day Week (3-Day Weekend!)
Our Company:
Rockcote is one of Australia's most trusted manufacturers of coloured renders, textures, paints, and natural coatings for residential and commercial buildings. Proudly Australian owned and family operated, our Sunshine Coast factory supplies products across Australia and Current Zealand.
We are customer-focused and passionate about creating high-quality, innovative coatings that deliver naturally beautiful spaces while protecting the environment.
Recognised as an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice, we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and aspirational workplace, embracing work-life integration and supporting our team to bring their best to work and home.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Leading Hand at our Yandina Wet Production Plant who will lead by example, drive performance, and inspire their team. You will motivate and develop staff, initiate process improvements, and instill a strong 5S culture, ensuring our premium ready-to-use renders, textures, and protective coatings are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Work Monday–Thursday, 5:00am–3:00pm, giving you a 3-day weekend every week.
Our Wet Plant produces durable, decorative coatings for residential and commercial projects across Australia and New Zealand. It's a dynamic, team-focused environment perfect for a leader who thrives on coaching, motivating, and seeing measurable improvements in production and team performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, organise and lead daily production tasks to meet shift targets and schedules




Supervise & manage the shift team, ensuring staff are motivated, coached & working safely
Drive process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives across the team
Champion 5S, workplace safety, and quality standards
Ensure products meet quality testing and documentation requirements
Coordinate with maintenance and other departments to keep production running smoothly
Maximise production efficiency and minimise changeovers
Support shift production schedules using Lean manufacturing principles
What We are Looking For:
Proven leadership or supervisory experience
Manufacturing or production experience
Mechanical, pneumatic, or process troubleshooting ability
Certificate III in a relevant field (desirable)
Experience with Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement
Ability to create and review Safe Operating Procedures
Forklift licence is desirable
Solid communication, planning, and organisational skills
Safety-focused mindset
Physically fit (able to lift up to 25kg)
Why Join Rockcote?
Lead a dynamic, motivated team in a hands-on manufacturing environment
Family owned Sunshine Coast manufacturer
Positive, supportive workplace culture
Training and career development opportunities
Employee wellbeing programs and confidential counselling
Staff discounts on Rockcote products
If you are looking for a leadership role where you can motivate, drive improvements, and make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
Rockcote is an equal opportunity employer.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a standard company medical. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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📌 Production Leading Hand - 4 Day Week (Queensland)
🏢 Rockcote Enterprises
📍 Queensland