Workshop Leader: Safe, Lean Rebuilds & ISO Focus

WEIR; Kalgoorlie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Wellness support

Sharebuilder scheme

Global collaboration

Job summary

Weir is seeking a Workshop Supervisor in Kalgoorlie, WA to lead a 15-person team across mechanical rebuilds and paint operations. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and quality service delivery, driving continuous improvement and strong customer relations on a day-to-day basis.

Onsite with minimal travel, you will manage service orders, budgets, and SAP reporting while upholding safety standards and Lean/ISO practices to support production targets and site profitability.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience in a workshop, manufacturing, or service centre leadership role.
• Cert III in Mechanical Engineering.
• Forklift and overhead crane licences; strong safety commitment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, ISO compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of 15 across mechanical rebuilds, stores, and blast & paint operations to meet workshop priorities.
• Oversee daily workshop operations, including service orders, job packs, SAP MRP reporting, time verification, and budget control.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure service expectations are met.
• Drive safety, quality, lean initiatives, and ISO compliance across the service centre.
• Develop workforce capability through training, performance management, and resource planning.

Skills

Team leadership

SAP

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Weir is seeking a Workshop Supervisor in Kalgoorlie, WA to lead a 15-person team across mechanical rebuilds and paint operations. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and quality service delivery, driving continuous improvement and strong customer relations on a day-to-day basis.

Onsite with minimal travel, you will manage service orders, budgets, and SAP reporting while upholding safety standards and Lean/ISO practices to support production targets and site profitability.