Production Manager / Workshop Manager – Structural Steel

Gold Coast | Neg Up to $130k + Super + Vehicle

- Lead an established structural steel fabrication workshop
- Neg up to $130k + Super + Company Vehicle
- Long-term management opportunity on the Gold Coast

About the company

Join an established structural steel fabrication business delivering quality fabricated steel for commercial and industrial projects. With a robust pipeline of work, the business is seeking an experienced Production Manager or Workshop Manager to lead its Gold Coast workshop operations.

About the role

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for the day-to-day performance of the fabrication workshop. You will manage workshop personnel, production schedules, quality, safety and compliance while ensuring projects are completed efficiently and to specification.

Key responsibilities:

- Manage daily structural steel fabrication and welding operations
- Supervise boilermakers, welders, fabricators and workshop personnel
- Plan workloads, labour requirements and production schedules
- Monitor productivity, workflow, deadlines and project priorities
- Maintain welding quality, documentation and fabrication standards
- Implement management and administrative processes
- Conduct compliance audits and maintain accurate records




- Ensure WHS, QA and company procedures are followed
- Coordinate materials, equipment, subcontractors and deliveries
- Liaise with project managers, drafting, site and senior management
- Identify production issues and implement practical improvements

Ideal skills and experience:

- 15+ years’ experience within structural steel fabrication
- Strong experience managing or a steel fabrication workshop
- Welding Supervisor certification
- Certificate in Engineering, Fabrication or a related discipline
- Sound knowledge of welding, fabrication and structural steel standards
- Strong production planning and people-management capabilities
- Experience management systems, admin and compliance auditing
- Strong understanding of workplace health, safety and quality assurance
- Interpret workshop drawings and fabrication documentation

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