Workshop Foreman

Structural Concepts Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Structural Concept Australia is seeking an experienced Workshop Foreman to lead our joinery workshop, overseeing cabinet makers, machinists and apprentices and ensuring daily production runs smoothly in our high-end commercial hospitality interiors.

You will read drawings, coordinate tasks, maintain quality, and work with management, drafting and project teams to meet deadlines, while maintaining safety and developing the skills of your team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of cabinet/joinery teams.
• Ability to interpret detailed workshop drawings and plans.
• Strong planning and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Organise the workshop floor and allocate daily tasks.
• Lead the team and monitor progress against schedules.
• Read drawings and ensure staff understand requirements.
• Check materials and information are ready for manufacture.
• Oversee machining, assembly and quality checks before dispatch.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues early.
• Maintain safe work practices and workshop organisation.
• Support apprentices and develop the team.
• Work on tools as required.
• Keep management informed of progress and staffing needs.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Reading drawings

Team coordination

Problem solving

Work supervision

Safety practices

Education

Cabinet making qualification

Tools

CNC machinery

Edge banders

Job description

Structural Concept Australia is looking for an experienced Workshop Foreman to lead the day-to-day operations of our joinery workshop.

Producing high-end commercial joinery, hospitality fit-outs and custom interiors, we need a practical, organised leader who can bring out the best in our team and keep work moving efficiently.

About the role

This is a hands-on position overseeing our cabinet makers, machinists and apprentices. You will coordinate daily production, maintain quality standards and work closely with management, drafting and project teams to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Organising the workshop floor and allocating daily tasks.
• Leading the team and monitoring progress against production schedules.
• Reading drawings and ensuring staff understand job requirements.
• Checking materials, hardware and information are ready for manufacture.
• Overseeing machining, assembly and quality checks before dispatch.
• Identifying and resolving manufacturing issues early.
• Maintaining safe work practices, machinery care and workshop organisation.
• Supporting apprentices and developing the skills of the team.
• Working on the tools as required.
• Keeping management informed of progress, delays and staffing requirements.

About you

You will have a strong background in cabinet making or joinery and the confidence to take responsibility for a busy workshop.

We are looking for someone with:

• A trade qualification in cabinet making or joinery.
• Experience as a foreman, workshop supervisor or leading hand.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods, materials and hardware.
• The ability to interpret detailed workshop drawings.
• Clear communication and a fair, consistent approach to managing people.
• Strong planning skills and the ability to coordinate several jobs at once.
• High standards of workmanship and a practical approach to solving problems.
• Experience with commercial joinery, CNC machinery and edge banders will be highly regarded.
• Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the workshop.
• Work on varied, detailed projects across commercial and hospitality interiors.
• Work closely with management and contribute to improvements in production.
• Put your trade experience and leadership skills into practice.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Workshop Foreperson?