ABOUT THE COMPANY
Based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, this highly innovative business who specialises in structural steel fabrication and metalwork, is seeking a Workshop Manager to join their team.
 
ABOUT THE ROLE
To be considered for this opportunity you will need to be a proactive leader, who takes ownership, accountability and pride in operating a highly productive workshop.  
 
Additionally, you will have the ability to build strong rapport and respect with your team, whilst also having a track record in proactively managing workflows and competing deadlines.
 
Key tasks & responsibilities:
 

• Production planning of all projects and tasks through the available resources across the whole factory.
• Working to a planned schedule through all stages of their manufacturing process, meeting client commitments.
• Manage skills and allocate staff to maintain optimum level of production including short-term staffing requirements.
• Supporting trades with technical knowledge and quality assurance checks to meet their high level of standards.
• Communication on every level of the business, from conveying projects to workshop operations to in depth reporting to the Project Manager, Commercial Manager and Managing Director.
• Projecting costing and timelines, with an ability to address any discrepancies in either areas.
• Work alongside team members and spotting areas where improvement and training can better improve the productivity and the safety of workshop environment.
• Manage the routine maintenance plan for all equipment and plant.
• Maintain high level of safety standards and housekeeping.
• Continuously improve the operation and functionality of the factory.

 
Qualifications & experience required:
 

• Proven leadership skills with a track record that reflects the ability to maintain and grow teams resulting in a highly collaborative and positive workplace culture.
• Proven skills at resolving problems independently and improving outcomes for all stakeholders.
• 10 years' + proven successful experience in similar Workshop Management position.
• Experience in managing CNC machinery (Beamline and Plasma table).
• Qualification in the fabrication trade or industry.
• Strong knowledge of AS1554 and other welding processes.
• Welding Inspector qualifications an advantage.
• Strong structural steel fabrication background.
• Ability to work from drawings, sketches, oral and written instructions.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of Environmental, Quality & OHS Management Systems.
• Intermediate capability on Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel and BIM 3D Models.

BENEFITS
 

• Employment in a highly desirable location to live.
• Permanent full-time role with competitive salary package.
• ISO Certified business to 9001 (Quality), 14001 (Environment) & 45001 (Safety).
• Ongoing training and development.
• Cutting edge vertically integrated business with latest CNC machinery and technology.
• Excellent team culture and full management support.

 
HOW TO APPLY
Please click APPLY or for a confidential discussion call Simon Rutten 0447 718 ***.