Workshop Manager

Lead a high-performing workshop and make your mark with a respected structural steel manufacturer.

Take ownership of a large-scale fabrication workshop where safety, quality and delivery come first. This is an opportunity for an experienced Workshop Manager to lead a team of around 60 people, drive operational performance and play a key role in delivering major structural steel projects. Offering a salary of $110,000 to $130,000 + super, this role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Who you will be working with

Our client is a well-established structural steel fabrication business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across commercial and industrial sectors. With a skilled workforce and a focus on continuous improvement, they are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, workmanship and customer satisfaction. You'll lead an experienced team including Production Coordinators, Workshop Supervisors, Leading Hands and approximately 50 workshop employees.

Benefits to the successful applicant

• Salary package of $110,000 to $130,000 + super, negotiable based on experience
• Lead a well-established workshop with a team of around7 Direct and 50 Indirect employees
• Work with a business that invests in quality, safety and continuous improvement
• Genuine opportunity to influence workshop performance and operational strategy
• Permanent full-time role with long-term career stability
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative workplace culture

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead all workshop operations to ensure production targets, safety and quality standards are consistently achieved
• Manage production planning, labour allocation and workshop resources to meet delivery deadlines
• Coach, mentor and develop supervisors, leading hands and production teams to build a high-performing culture
• Monitor productivity, quality, labour utilisation and continuous improvement initiatives across the workshop
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, quality systems, WHS legislation and company procedures
• Collaborate with Planning, QA, Purchasing, Transport and Project Teams to deliver projects on time and within budget

We are looking for someone with

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Workshop Manager or equivalent management role within structural steel fabrication, manufacturing or heavy industry
• Certificate III trade qualification in Boilermaking, Fabrication, Welding or a related trade
• Welding Supervisor or Welding Inspection qualification in accordance with AS 2214 or AS 1796
• Strong understanding of AS/NZS 1554, AS 4100, AS/NZS ISO 3834, AS 5131 and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Proven experience leading large workshop teams and driving safety, quality and production outcomes
• Strong leadership, planning and communication skills with the ability to build high-performing teams

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