Supervisor - Workshop

Komatsu Australia; City Of Canning; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Families Policy

Income Protection Insurance

Career development

Health benefits

Travel discounts

Yearly bonus

Referral program

Job summary

Komatsu Australia in Mackay seeks an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of our busy workshop. You will drive safety, productivity, quality workmanship and exceptional customer service while maintaining efficient WIP management. You will manage a high-performing team, coach and develop staff, ensure workshop processes align with 5S standards and leverage ERP systems.

Trade qualification and strong leadership are essential. 5 days on, 2 days off roster.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified with Certificate III Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in workshop, maintenance or heavy equipment environments.
• Proven leadership ability with the capacity to lead, coach and develop high-performing work groups.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a high-performing workshop team, fostering safety and quality culture.
• Manage workshop operations to maximise productivity, efficiency and utilisation targets.
• Build strong customer relationships by providing regular updates and delivering exceptional service.
• Drive effective Work in Progress (WIP) management to ensure timely and profitable job completion.
• Champion continuous improvement, 5S principles and quality workmanship to reduce rework and enhance performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Team coaching

Education

Certificate III Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft AX

Job description

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

We are seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of our busy workshop. In this role, you will drive safety, team performance, productivity, quality workmanship and customer satisfaction while ensuring efficient WIP management, quote variance control and strong 5S standards.

Working closely with your team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional service and maintaining the high standards our customers expect from Komatsu.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a high-performing workshop team, fostering a strong safety and quality culture.
• Manage workshop operations to maximise productivity, efficiency and utilisation targets.
• Build strong customer relationships by providing regular updates and delivering exceptional service.
• Drive effective Work in Progress (WIP) management to ensure timely and profitable job completion.
• Champion continuous improvement, 5S principles and quality workmanship to reduce rework and enhance performance.
• Support employee development through coaching, training and ongoing skills growth.

Role Located:

Mackay

Roster:

5 days on, 2 days off

What we are looking for:

• Trade qualified (Certificate III Engineering or equivalent) with experience in workshop, maintenance or heavy equipment environments.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing work groups.
• Strong technical knowledge of Komatsu equipment and a sound understanding of workshop operations.
• Experience with Komatsu or another OEM, with knowledge of workshop systems, processes and warranty requirements highly regarded.
• Customer-focused professional with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Calm, adaptable and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literacy and experience using ERP systems, with Microsoft AX experience desirable.

Komatsu benefits:

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
• Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund.
• Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health.
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
• Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
• Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.