Senior Leader, Heavy Fabrication & Manufacturing

Austin Engineering Limited; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Engineering Limited in Perth is seeking a hands-on Operations Leader to drive day-to-day operations of our Perth manufacturing facility in Kewdale, overseeing heavy fabrication, welding and repair projects while building high-performing teams.

Reporting to the Deputy General Manager Australia, you will manage budgets, lead safety and quality programs, and collaborate with engineering, planning and procurement to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing large workshop or production teams in heavy industry.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Strong technical knowledge of welding, fabrication and heavy mobile equipment manufacturing and repair.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and lead manufacturing and repair operations to achieve production, cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Monitor workshop performance, labour utilisation, productivity and costs, driving efficiency and profitability improvements.
• Manage workshop budgets, operating expenditure and capital investment.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, including 5S, workflow optimisation, waste reduction and standardisation.
• Promote innovation, modern manufacturing practices and data-driven decision making.
• Lead a culture of safety, quality and accountability, ensuring compliance with HSE requirements and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Welding & fabrication knowledge

Education

Trade qualification in Boilermaking, Fabrication or Welding

Engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Austin Engineering Limited in Perth is seeking a hands-on Operations Leader to drive day-to-day operations of our Perth manufacturing facility in Kewdale, overseeing heavy fabrication, welding and repair projects while building high-performing teams.

Reporting to the Deputy General Manager Australia, you will manage budgets, lead safety and quality programs, and collaborate with engineering, planning and procurement to deliver projects on time and within budget.