Job Description

We are seeking a practical and motivated Workshop Supervisor to support the planning, coordination and day-to-day operation of our high-volume structural steel fabrication workshop.

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Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will help coordinate production across processing, fabrication, welding, quality, painting and dispatch. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced fabrication skilled ready to take the next step into workshop management.

The Role n

Working closely with supervisors, project managers and production teams, you will help ensure fabrication packages are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule and to the required quality standards.

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Your key responsibilities will include:

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- Supporting welding coordination, inspection, traceability and quality-control activities.
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- Supporting weekly production planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
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- Monitoring fabrication progress against project programs and delivery commitments.
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- Communicating production priorities, deadlines and targets to workshop supervisors.
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- Coordinating workflow between processing, fabrication, welding, NDT, painting and dispatch.
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- Identifying production bottlenecks and implementing practical corrective actions.
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- Monitoring labour utilisation, productivity, overtime and workshop operating costs.
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- Working with Project Managers to provide progress updates and develop recovery plans where required.
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- Coordinating preventative maintenance, equipment servicing, testing, certification and calibration.
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- Supporting stores, inventory control, supplier performance and subcontracted services.
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- Participating in audits, incident investigations,



risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
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- Providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to supervisors and workshop personnel.
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- Acting as delegate for the Senior Fabrication Manager when required.
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About You n

You are an organised and safety-focused fabrication professional with strong technical knowledge and the ability to coordinate people, priorities and resources in a fast-paced workshop.

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To be successful, you will have:

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- A trade qualification in Boilermaking, Fabrication, Welding or a related discipline.
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- Demonstrated experience in a structural steel fabrication environment.
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- Experience working within ASINZS 5131 Construction Category CC3 or CC4.
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- A strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, welding and workshop operations.
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- Sound knowledge of ASINZS 5131, ASINZS 1554 and ISO 3834 requirements. The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and fabrication documentation.
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- Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills.
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- Effective leadership, communication and problem-solving capabilities.
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- The ability to manage competing priorities and respond calmly to urgent production issues.
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- A strong commitment to workplace health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.
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- Proficiency with computer systems,



including experience using ERP or MRP software.
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Desirable Qualifications and Experience n

The following would be advantageous:

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- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
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- Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, or an equivalent qualification.
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- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
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- Dogging or rigging qualifications.
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- Experience coordinating equipment maintenance, calibration and compliance programs.
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- Familiarity with ISO 9001 , ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
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What Success Looks Like

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In this role, you will contribute to:

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- Fabrication packages being delivered in line with project schedules. Achievement of workshop productivity and labour-utilisation targets.
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- Effective management of overtime and operating costs.
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- Improved welding productivity and reduced defects and rework.
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- Consistent compliance with fabrication, welding and quality standards.
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- Successful internal and external audits.
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- Full compliance with equipment servicing, testing and calibration requirements.
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- Strong workshop safety performance.
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- Reliable inventory availability and supplier performance.
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- Sustainable improvements in productivity, quality and safety.
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- Positive working relationships across production, projects and construction teams.
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Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your structural steel fabrication experience, relevant qualifications, leadership capabilities and experience working under AS/NZS 5131 , AS/NZS 1554 and ISO 3834 requirements.

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📌 Workshop Supervisor Role (Adelaide)
🏢 Synergie Group
📍 Adelaide