Fabrication Operations Lead — New Prefab Center

Georg Fischer; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Georg Fischer in Brisbane's Brendale site seeks an experienced Fabrication Manager to lead our fabrication team, delivering projects safely, on time and on budget within a modern, state-of-the-art facility. You will plan production schedules, oversee daily operations, review drawings, manage BOMs, and drive continuous improvement while upholding ISO 9000 quality standards and strong safety culture.

Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service and Operations to meet customer expectations and optimise

Qualifications

• Proven leader: experience managing a fabrication, manufacturing or workshop team, ideally in plastic piping or a related industry.
• Technical know-how: read 3D/2D CAD drawings, isometric piping drawings, BOMs and specifications.
• Commercially strong: P&L experience and track record of running projects on time and on budget, with solid admin skills.
• Great communicator: a coach and relationship builder with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and fabrication operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Plan and manage production schedules, workforce allocation, materials and equipment to maximise operational efficiency.
• Review customer drawings and specifications and own the full work order process from BOM setup to shipping.
• Champion safety and quality: enforce ISO 9000 quality procedures, run audits and training, and lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Drive accountability, performance, productivity and continuous improvement across the team.
• Monitor production costs, labour efficiency, material wastage and operational budgets to improve profitability.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations and other departments to optimise production processes, resolve challenges and meet customer expectations.

Skills

Leadership

CAD drawings literacy

Isometric piping drawings

BOMs & specs literacy

Communication

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Georg Fischer in Brisbane's Brendale site seeks an experienced Fabrication Manager to lead our fabrication team, delivering projects safely, on time and on budget within a modern, state-of-the-art facility. You will plan production schedules, oversee daily operations, review drawings, manage BOMs, and drive continuous improvement while upholding ISO 9000 quality standards and strong safety culture.

Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service and Operations to meet customer expectations and optimise