Workshop Supervisor

Looking for more responsibility and greater reward? Our Kalgoorlie workshop is seeking Workshop Supervisors ready to make a real impact.

The Perks:

• 8:6 local roster working 12-hour days
• Great local salary on offer $$$
• Join a company that puts safety at the heart of everything we do
• Grow your career with long-term stability

Job Purpose 

The Workshop Manager oversees the daily operations of the manufacturing workshop, ensuring smooth production, efficient use of resources, and a safe working environment. This role includes managing staff, meeting production and quality targets, maintaining equipment, and working with other departments to achieve company goals

Core Responsibilities 

• Plan and prioritise workshop tasks to meet equipment and production schedules.
• Ensure all mechanical work is completed safely and to company standards.
• Lead, motivate, and develop your team, supporting training and performance growth.
• Supervise all workshop staff, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Conduct daily briefings and regular toolbox talks to keep the team aligned and informed.
• Oversee maintenance of tools and equipment to ensure safety and reliability.
• Manage resources, including labour, materials, and inventory, to keep production running smoothly.
• Monitor production, costs, and quality, resolving issues promptly.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve operational goals
• Keep workshop machinery and equipment in top shape to minimise downtime.
• Drive improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost savings.
• Manage the workshop budget and optimise resources.
• Track production, inventory, and maintenance, providing updates to management.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, logistics, and quality teams to keep operations running smoothly.

What we need from you 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in heavy workshop and field maintenance, with supervisory experience.
• Trade qualified HD Mechanic
• Experienced in leading operations across multiple functions, including budget and delivery responsibilities.
• Strong leader with a proven ability to recruit, motivate, and manage a team.
• Focused on safety, able to identify risks and take action to reduce hazards.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and mechanical skills.
• Experience with mobile mining equipment and component rebuilds.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Skilled in coaching and mentoring workshop staff.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organisation skills to monitor performance and schedule work efficiently.

How to Apply 

Shortlisting will begin immediately, hit 'Apply Now' or email a copy of your CV and any supporting documents to Mel Carpenter at recruitmen@emcogroup.com.