Team Leader - Blast & Paint

Who are we?

RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT (RME) is a unique engineering, technology and manufacturing company. RME provides product and service-based solutions for problems encountered in the mining and mineral processing industries. With a history spanning more than 40 years, RME is an employer of choice employing more than 450 personnel worldwide across 12 international Sales and Service Centres. RME is a multiple award-winning Australian exporter with a global reach of over 440 mine site locations. RME Mill Relining Systems deliver fast, reliable and safe relines.

What is the role?

There is now an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Blast and Paint team on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting to the Business Manager, you will play a key role in driving production performance, coordinating workshop activities, and supporting a high-performing team to achieve operational targets. You will be responsible for planning and monitoring production schedules, optimising workflow and resources, maintaining strong quality standards, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment who is proficient with operational coordination and is interested in developing their leadership capability. You will work closely with workshop personnel, production planning teams, and internal stakeholders to achieve production targets, maintain a DIFOT performance, minimise rework, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through Lean principles and best-practice processes.

What are we looking for?

At RME we pride ourselves on living our values to create and maintain an exceptional culture. During our recruitment process we aim to find the right people who align with our values and culture.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• A proven ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of groups and individuals
• Demonstrated ability to provide solutions to improve systems and process and follow through with reasonable action.
• Ability to train and mentor colleagues and new team members
• A methodical and organised approach to work, attention to detail and quality outcomes
• Effective time management skills
• A strong and committed work ethic
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to deal confidently with staff at all levels, and to lead and inspire confidence
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own limitations
• Proficiency with computers and software
• Industry knowledge in blasting and coating, or manufacturing

LICENCES

·       Possession of a current QLD ‘C’ Class Open Driver’s Licence

·       LF Forklift licence

What's in it for you?

RME is a global, family-friendly employer of choice, with a genuinely positive and employee focused work culture. We are passionate about our People and offer a range of benefits including an active Social Club, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, regular staff events including; team events, Christmas Parties and Christmas Fairs, and much, much more!

All applications must include a short cover letter addressing the Skills, Qualifications and Experience as outlined above and be submitted by clicking APPLY NOW by 14 September 2026.

Candidates applying for this role must be prepared to undergo background checks, which may include a federal police check, reference checks and a Right to Work check.