Job Description

Workshop Manager / Production Manager

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Rocklea, QLD
n $110,000 – $130,000 + Super
n Full-time, Permanent (Site-Based)

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The Opportunity

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A key leadership position within a well-established steel fabrication and manufacturing business, responsible for end-to-end workshop operations, production output, and workforce performance.
n This role sits across production, HSE, quality, and planning — with full accountability for ensuring fabrication activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with stringent quality and delivery standards.
n You will lead a multi-disciplinary team across supervisors, leading hands, and support functions, driving performance against defined KPI's while embedding structured processes, continuous improvement, and strong cultural leadership.

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Core Responsibilities

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Production Leadership & Planning

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- Own and actively manage the production plan, ensuring labour, equipment, and work centres are optimally allocated across all active jobs
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- Continuously monitor production progress, adjusting resourcing and sequencing to maintain DIFOT commitments and throughput targets
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- Drive adherence to production schedules, ensuring capacity utilisation across work centres remains consistently above target levels
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- Collaborate closely with planning, admin, and supply chain to ensure material availability and workflow alignment
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Workshop Operations & Performance

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- Lead daily workshop operations across fabrication, welding, and finishing activities
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- Manage production performance against measurable KPI's includingn n
- Right First Time (>99.5% per process)
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- DIFOT (>95%)
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- Productivity vs estimated hours (>90% baseline)
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- Capacity utilisation (>95%)
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- Rework / NCR impact (<1% of production time)
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- Analyse variances between estimated vs actual production performance, implementing corrective actions
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HSE Management & Compliance

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- Champion a safety-first culture across all workshop activities
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- Ensure compliance with SWMS, SOPs, and all relevant safety procedures
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- Oversee pre-starts, operator maintenance, and secure system of work adherence
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- Work closely with HSE and HR to maintain competency matrices, licensing, and refresher training requirements
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- Conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks, and incident investigations as required
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Quality & Fabrication Standards

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- Ensure all fabrication and welding activities meet defined quality standards, tolerances, and specifications
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- Oversee implementation and compliance with ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans), hold points, and QA documentation
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- Maintain strict control over non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions
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- Ensure traceability and documentation is maintained in line with internal and ISO-aligned systems
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Technical Oversight

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- Provide hands-on technical leadership across structural steel fabrication and welding processes (MIG, FCAW, Stick, etc.)
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- Interpret and validate shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and welding symbols
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- Ensure correct application of relevant Australian Standards (e.g. AS/NZS 1554, AS 4100, ISO 3834)
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- Support resolution of complex fabrication or production issues
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People Leadership

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- Lead, coach, and develop a large workshop team (including supervisors and trades), driving accountability and performance
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- Manage performance, behaviour, and disciplinary processes where required
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- Build a high-performance culture aligned to safety,



quality, and delivery outcomes
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- Mentor emerging leaders within the workshop structure
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Cross-Functional Coordination

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- Participate in S&OP; / operations meetings, providing accurate updates on production status, risks, and constraints
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- Coordinate closely with transport/logistics to ensure delivery commitments are met
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- Ensure timely flow of QC and production documentation to support downstream functions (admin, invoicing, etc.)
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About You

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- Trade-qualified in Boilermaking, Fabrication, or Welding (Cert III minimum)
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- Proven experience leading fabrication/workshop operations within structural steel or heavy manufacturing
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- Strong working knowledge of welding processes, fabrication tolerances, and workshop sequencing
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- Demonstrated ability to manage production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation in a live environment
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- Experience leading large teams (multi-shift environments advantageous)
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- Strong understanding of HSE systems, risk management, and compliance frameworks
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- Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret production metrics and drive performance improvements
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Highly Regarded

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- Welding Supervisor / Inspector qualifications (AS 1796 / AS 2214)
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- Exposure to ISO 9001 quality systems and structured QA processes
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- Strong understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles and CI methodologies
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- High Risk Work Licences (Forklift, Dogging, Rigging)
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- Experience across estimating, planning, or broader operations functions
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Why Join

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- Senior leadership role with full operational ownership of a busy fabrication workshop
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- Stable, privately owned business with strong project pipeline
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- Family-oriented culture with low bureaucracy and fast decision-making
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- Opportunity to drive real change across systems, processes, and performance
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