Shipyard Workshop Ops Lead: Construction & Fabrication

Austal; City Of Cockburn; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Career advancement

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Austal, based in Henderson, Western Australia, seeks a Workshop Construction Manager to lead and manage workshop construction operations, overseeing fabrication, assembly, coating, outfitting and pre-installation activities. You will provide operational leadership across the workshop scope, establishing construction strategies, production sequencing and resource plans to achieve program objectives.

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder and Defence prime contractor, offering diverse career

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or trade qualification.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or fabrication.
• 3+ years supervising production teams.
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities with project teams to ensure schedules, materials, tooling and equipment are available to meet project delivery milestones.
• Lead daily manufacturing operations, managing production priorities, resolving issues and ensuring output targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Accountable cost performance and budget control, maintaining CAM governance and driving cost-effective delivery outcomes.
• Support new product introductions, change management activities and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production capability and efficiency.
• Monitor production schedules, productivity, equipment utilisation and key performance indicators to optimise operational performance.
• Lead, mentor and develop supervisors, coordinators and production personnel, fostering a high-performing, accountable and engaged workforce.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with engineering specifications, quality standards and regulatory requirements, while supporting audit activities and corrective actions.
• Champion a strong safety culture by proactively managing risks, addressing hazards and ensuring compliance with company policies, industry standards and workplace safety requirements.

Skills

Data analytics

Leadership

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Trade Qualification

Job description

Austal, based in Henderson, Western Australia, seeks a Workshop Construction Manager to lead and manage workshop construction operations, overseeing fabrication, assembly, coating, outfitting and pre-installation activities. You will provide operational leadership across the workshop scope, establishing construction strategies, production sequencing and resource plans to achieve program objectives.

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder and Defence prime contractor, offering diverse career