Green Mill Team Leader

AKD is a forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business! 

AKD is proud of our diverse culture, that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude. 

AKD are seeking an experienced and driven individual to join our team in the position of Caboolture Greenmill Team Leader on our Afternoon shift, reporting to the GreenMill Supervisor.  

The position requires a person who is ready to take the next step in their career with AKD, who is committed to our people, safety and continuous improvement of our product and processes. The successful applicant will also contribute to the overall success of the business by focusing on quality and training.

With a positive and mature attitude, the incumbent will lead daily activities with a ‘hands on’ approach. This successful applicant will be coordinating people and equipment to achieve high levels of safety, performance, equipment utilisation and quality.

Leading a team of approximately 25 people, it is preferred but not mandatory the applicants have previously worked in a similar timber process manufacturing facility or industrial manufacturing environment. 

The ordinary hours of work for the afternoon shift will be 9.5 hour shifts 4 days a week, working (4:00pm and finishing at 2:00am) Monday to Friday.  The non workdays are scheduled as per the site roster. 

Essential skills and experience for the position:

• Absolute Commitment to Health, Safety & Wellbeing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong commitment and desire to learn and achieve
• Mechanical aptitude 
• Ability to lead and motivate others 
• Ability to develop a high performing team
• Proven ability of developing key professional relationships 
• Act autonomously
• Relevant trade/qualifications will be viewed upon favourably

If you believe you have the drive, experience and are performance driven, then please apply via seek.

Note: Applications close 16 February 2024. Pre-employment tests required.