Workshop Foreman

A well-established Australian heavy industrial manufacturer is seeking a Workshop Foreman for their Melbourne operation. Operating nationally, the business designs, manufactures and delivers custom-engineered equipment and fabricated solutions for clients across manufacturing, mining, infrastructure and heavy industry. With continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking to appoint a Workshop Foreman to support the day-to-day running of the operation.

Benefits

• Permanent role Monday – Friday 6:00am – 4:00pm
• $55 – $58 per hour depending on experience
• Approx. $157K – $166K + super based on a typical 50-hour working week
• Saturday overtime available: 6:00am – 12:00pm
• Exposure to major industrial projects across multiple sectors
• Genuine pathway into senior workshop leadership

The Role
Reporting directly to the Workshop Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy fabrication and manufacturing workshop consisting of approximately 15 tradespeople and 4 apprentices.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day workshop operations
• Leading and supporting a team of fabrication tradespeople and apprentices
• Allocating labour and resources across fabrication and manufacturing activities
• Ensuring quality standards and production targets are achieved
• Reviewing engineering drawings and work instructions with workshop personnel
• Monitoring workshop productivity, workflow and project delivery
• Supporting procurement and material planning requirements
• Mentoring and developing apprentices and tradespeople
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across workshop operations

Requirements

• Cert III Engineering – Fabrication Trade or Boilermaking qualification
• Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Supervisor or Workshop Foreman within a fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment
• Strong delegation, communication and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to identify solutions and drive outcomes

Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Leading Hand looking to step into workshop leadership, or an established Workshop Foreman seeking a long-term role with a highly respected Australian manufacturer.
If you're interested click apply or if you would like a confidential chat please reach out directly to Maisy – [email protected]