About the RoleAn industry-leading manufacturing company based in Somerton is seeking an experienced, high-performing Workshop Supervisor with a Boilermaker trade background to lead shop floor operations.You will oversee daily structural steel fabrication workflows, maintain strict quality control, and directly lead a dedicated workforce of up to 20 fabricators, welders, and tradespeople.
This role bridges technical problem-solving with high-level team management, ensuring projects deliver on time, within budget, and to standard.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership:Direct, motivate, and manage daily activities for a workshop team of up to 20 tradespeople and support staff.Production & Scheduling:Coordinate daily workshop workflows, track production targets, and optimize material flow across structural steel fabrication lines.Quality Control:Ensure all fabrication and welding outputs comply with technical drawings, client specifications, and Australian Standards (AS/NZS ****).
EHS & Safety Management:Drive a proactive safety culture, conduct daily toolbox talks, enforce PPE policy,



and manage site hazard assessments.Technical Guidance:Read and interpret complex structural shop drawings; provide hands-on technical guidance and troubleshooting on the floor.Resource Allocation:Oversee machinery maintenance, tool inventory, consumable management, and workshop housekeeping.What You'll Need to SucceedTrade Qualification:Cert III in Engineering – Fabrication (Boilermaker / Heavy Fabrication background required).
Leadership Track Record:Proven experience supervising and coordinating large workshop teams (up to 20 people).
Minimum 5 years leadership experience.Structural Steel Expertise:Deep knowledge of heavy structural steel fabrication and welding processes.Technical Literacy:Advanced capability in reading technical structural design blueprints and fabrication drawings.Safety First Mindset:Comprehensive understanding of Victorian OHS standards and proactive risk mitigation.Communication:Strong interpersonal skills with a practical, collaborative, and clear management approach.What's on OfferCompetitive Rate:$***** – $***** per hour + Super (negotiable based on experience).
Stability & Security:Permanent full time employment with a large, reputable manufacturer.Earning Potential:Regular access to overtime pay.Facility & Culture:Modern manufacturing workshop setting in Somerton with on-site parking and provided uniforms/PPE.
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📌 Workshop Supervisor (Victoria)
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📍 Victoria