Cleveland, QLD 4163 | Transitioning to Stapylton, QLD 4207 - from December/January 2026/2027

Lead the shift. Drive performance. Build a high-performing team.

Network Steel is looking for an experienced Shift Manager to lead our afternoon shift operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the factory floor, working closely with their team and taking ownership of people, safety, production, quality and delivery outcomes.

You’ll be joining a growing Australian business where your leadership will have a direct impact on our people and operational performance.

What’s in it for you?

Birthday leave – paid day off for your birthday following successful completion of probationary period

Work in a business that encourages innovation and prioritises learning and development

Regular team events – including quarterly BBQs and end-of-year parties

Monthly peer-nominated staff recognition program

This is an opportunity to:

Lead a key shift within our Queensland operations

Make a genuine impact on safety, productivity and team performance

Lead and develop a diverse operational team

Work closely with experienced operational leaders

Play an important role in our transition to Stapylton

Help shape the way our future operation works

About the role Reporting to the Operations Manager - QLD, you’ll be responsible for the

safe, efficient and coordinated delivery of the entire afternoon operation .

You’ll lead the overall afternoon-shift team, including Team Leaders and employees across the operation. You’ll set clear priorities, allocate resources,



manage performance and ensure the team has the support and direction needed to deliver safely and effectively.

This is not a role that sits behind a desk. You’ll be visible and active across the operation, building strong relationships with your team, removing roadblocks and providing practical support when required.

Key responsibilities

Lead the overall afternoon shift, setting clear priorities and expectations

Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and employees across the shift

Drive a strong culture of safety, accountability, quality and performance

Allocate labour and resources to meet production and delivery priorities

Monitor production, identify issues early and implement practical solutions

Manage attendance, overtime, labour requirements and day-to-day workforce needs

Work closely with Planning, Sales, Transport, Operations and Safety teams

Maintain accurate shift handovers, production updates and operational records

Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce downtime, scrap and rework

Support the team through the transition to Stapylton and future operating model

This is a hands-on leadership role We’re looking for a leader who is comfortable getting involved when the operation needs support.

Where appropriately licensed and competent, you’ll operate a forklift and assist with material movement or practical floor-based tasks when required.





The key is knowing when to get involved and when to step back and lead - ensuring the shift always has strong leadership, decision-making and safety oversight.

What we’re looking for You’ll bring demonstrated leadership or management experience in a

manufacturing, fabrication, engineering or similar operational environment .

Ideally, you’ll have:

Strong experience leading frontline teams in a production environment

A practical understanding of production flow, labour allocation, safety and quality

The ability to lead people, set clear expectations and hold others accountable

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Experience coaching employees and building team capability

The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment

The ability to interpret production schedules, drawings and work instructions

Valuable computer and administration skills, including email, spreadsheets and ERP or production systems

A

current High Risk Work Licence - LF Forklift , with demonstrated safe operating competence

The ability and willingness to work on our afternoon-shift

A hands-on, practical approach to leadership

Experience in

steel fabrication, manufacturing, structural steel processing or similar operational environments

will be highly regarded. Experience supporting a site relocation or major operational change will also be advantageous.

If you’re an experienced operational leader who enjoys being close to the action, knows how to get the best from people and takes ownership of results,

we’d love to

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