Workshop Foreman

Geo-Con Products; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Geo-Con Products is seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee daily workshop operations, ensure efficient workflow, and maintain high safety standards in Brisbane. The role emphasizes procurement coordination, cost control, and machinery maintenance to maximize uptime.

The ideal candidate will lead with strong communication, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records while coordinating with teams to meet quality targets.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a workshop or manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise and delegate effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workshop operations, including scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow coordination
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, tools, and consumables, coordinate procurement activities to maintain adequate stock levels and ensure timely delivery of products to quality standards
• Monitor and control costs related to workshop operations, including labour, materials, and overhead expenses
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery to ensure optimal performance and uptime
• Manage health and safety protocols including regular safety training and toolbox talks for floor staff to promote awareness and compliance with safety protocols

Skills

Leadership

Workshop operations

Health & safety

Communication

Delegation

Record-keeping

MS Office

Procurement

Job description

The Workshop Manager plays a vital role in managing cost of goods, procurement, health and safety, and overall workshop efficiency. You will oversee the workshop operation and report to the Chief Operations Officer.

Key responsibilities

Manage day-to-day workshop operations, including scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow coordination

Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, tools, and consumables, coordinate procurement activities to maintain adequate stock levels and ensure timely delivery of products to quality standards

Monitor and control costs related to workshop operations, including labour, materials, and overhead expenses

Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery to ensure optimal performance and uptime

Manage health and safety protocols including regular safety training and toolbox talks for floor staff to promote awareness and compliance with safety protocols

About you

Strong leadership and management skills

Technical expertise in workshop operations

Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritise and delegate effectively

Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and workshop management software

Experience with procurement processes