Kempe is a leading world class specialist engineering company
Excellentcompany culture
Great opportunity for your career development

The Company

Kempe Engineering is an Australian-owned company with 16 permanent facilities located close to our clients' operations across Australia (visit We work closely with our major clients to deliver excellent service.

We are committed to Zero Harm in the workplace and to continuous improvement of our HSE systems and performance, with a strong focus on building a safety culture and improving internal targets.

The Position

Kempe Engineering is seeking a Workshop Supervisor for our Geelong-based workshop.

The role involves managing a team of trades personnel to complete overhauls, repairs and assembly of components, as well as overseeing the machine shop, assembly equipment and processes. You'll need strong technical knowledge of manufacturing, machining and assembly processes, along with the ability to liaise effectively with clients.

Key Responsibilities
Work in a protected and productive manner.
Technical management of work processes.
Support continuous improvement of Kempe's processes
Provide technical support to ensure all works are completed to all health, safety,



environment and quality requirements.
Liaise with client engineers on re-work priorities, progress and follow-up
Work order and work team supervision

Transform, implement and deliver
Leading workplace culture transformation within your team
Implementing QA systems, processes and procedures to meet ISO accreditation
Championing continuous improvement of systems and procedures
Delivering improvements against targets and KPIs
Lifting technical practices across the team
Building strong, healthy relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Guiding and mentoring apprentices

To be Successful in the role you will have
A proactive approach to safety
A trade qualification as a Fitter and Turner, including machining
Strong CNC machining experience would be highly regarded
Proven experience leading and managing small work teams
Strong teamwork skills
A current driver's license
Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office
Confident, skilled communication via Outlook
A family-based work culture
Fulltime employment
Varied and engaging work
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📌 Workshop Supervisor Geelong (Australia)
🏢 Kempe Engineering
📍 Australia