Production Workshop Manager

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Randstad is partnering with a leading structural steel fabrication client in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Production Workshop Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a client known for their commitment to safety, quality, and project delivery excellence.

About The Role

You will be the key operational leader responsible for converting project designs into high-quality fabricated steel structures. Your leadership will be crucial in ensuring seamless workflow, resource optimisation, and the achievement of all production deadlines.

• Production Planning : Work alongside the Procurement & Planning Manager to schedule, plan, and manage all fabrication activities for upcoming projects.
• Safety & Compliance : Follow and monitor adherence to all Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) procedures and safe working practices in line with Australian Standards.
• Workflow Management : Conduct detailed pre‑production assessments of drawings to anticipate risks and resource needs. Ensure project schedules are achieved through planned work allocation for processing, assembly, and welding.
• Team Leadership : Supervise, manage, and lead staff and contractors (Boilermakers, Welders), including rostering, task allocation, and workflow management.
• Quality & Technical Oversight : Read and interpret structural drawings to ensure high quality fabrication. Provide technical support and problem‑solving to resolve fabrication queries swiftly.
• Continuous Improvement : Implement and enforce best practices, process improvement, and efficiency initiatives across the workshop.
• System Management : Ensure items are correctly tracked and coordinate the direction of steel to the relevant post‑production treatment phases.
• Maintenance : Ensure all production machinery and tools are operational, fit for purpose, and properly maintained.

About You

Our client is looking for a candidate who combines hands‑on fabrication knowledge with strong leadership and organisational capabilities.

Essential Experience & Skills

Highly Regarded

Sound like the right role for you? Apply now! Or directly get in touch by email - alessandra.hernandez@randstad.com.au.

I am looking forward to hearing from you!

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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