Fabrication Supervisor - Reinforcement Cage Manufacturing Reporting to the Production Manager / Operations Manager, you will oversee day-to-day fabrication activities and lead a team of fabricators and production personnel. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with strong experience in steel reinforcement, cage fabrication, structural steel, or a similar manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for supervising production, coordinating the fabrication team, maintaining high safety and quality standards, and ensuring cages are manufactured efficiently and to specification.
Key responsibilities
Supervising daily reinforcement cage fabrication and production activities
Leading, allocating and coordinating fabrication staff to meet production targets
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, fabrication schedules and specifications
Ensuring reinforcement cages are fabricated accurately and in accordance with project requirements
Monitoring production output, quality, labour utilisation and workflow
Coordinating materials, equipment and resources to minimise production delays
Identifying and resolving fabrication, quality and production issues
Ensuring compliance with WHS requirements,
company procedures and quality standards
Liaising with project, engineering, logistics and management teams to ensure production schedules are achieved
About you
Previous supervisory or leading-hand experience in reinforcement steel, cage fabrication, steel fabrication, or manufacturing
Strong understanding of steel fabrication processes
Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings
Proven ability to lead and motivate a production team
Strong communication and organisational skills
High attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality
Solid understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
Ability to work effectively under production deadlines
Relevant trade qualification or industry experience is highly regarded
Full-time, stable employment with an established business
Competitive salary package based on experience
Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled fabrication team
Supportive management team
Opportunities for career progression
A solid focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement