Workshop Manager

Synergie Group; Gillman; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergie Group in Australia seeks a proactive Workshop Manager to lead a high-volume structural steel fabrication workshop, coordinating planning, production and day-to-day operations. Reporting to the Senior Workshop Manager, you will oversee welding, fabrication, quality and dispatch, driving safety, efficiency and continuous improvement in a hands-on leadership role.

The role requires a Boilermaking/Fabrication/Welding trade qualification and strong AS/NZS/ISO process knowledge, plus ERP/MRP

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Boilermaking, Fabrication or Welding.
• Experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Understanding of AS/NZS 5131/CC3/CC4 and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate welding coordination, inspection, traceability and quality-control activities.
• Assist weekly production planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Communicate production priorities, deadlines and targets to workshop supervisors.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor labour utilisation, productivity, overtime and workshop operating costs.
• Support stores, inventory control, supplier performance and subcontracted services.
• Participate in audits, incident investigations, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to supervisors and workshop personnel.
• Act as delegate for the Senior Fabrication Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Health & Safety

Time management

Education

Boilermaking/Fabrication/Welding trade qualification

AS/NZS 5131 knowledge

AS/NZS 1554 knowledge

ISO 3834 knowledge

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

CAD/Engineering drawings reading

Job description

We are seeking a practical and motivated Workshop Managerto support the planning, coordination and day-to-day operation of our high-volume structural steel fabrication workshop.

Reporting to the Senior Workshop Manager, you will help coordinate production across processing, fabrication, welding, quality, painting and dispatch. This is a hands‑on leadership role for an experienced fabrication professional ready to take the next step into workshop management.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting welding coordination, inspection, traceability and quality‑control activities.
• Supporting weekly production planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Communicating production priorities, deadlines and targets to workshop supervisors.
• Identifying production bottlenecks and implementing practical corrective actions.
• Monitoring labour utilisation, productivity, overtime and workshop operating costs.
• Supporting stores, inventory control, supplier performance and subcontracted services.
• Participating in audits, incident investigations, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to supervisors and workshop personnel.
• Acting as delegate for the Senior Fabrication Manager when required.

About You:

• A trade qualification in Boilermaking, Fabrication, Welding or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a structural steel fabrication environment.
• Experience working within ASINZS 5131 Construction Category CC3 or CC4.
• Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills.
• Effective leadership, communication and problem-solving capabilities.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and respond calmly to urgent production issues.
• A strong commitment to workplace health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Trade qualification in Boilermaking, Fabrication, Welding or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience within a structural steel fabrication environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, welding and workshop operations.
• Sound knowledge of AS/NZS 5131, AS/NZS 1554 and ISO 3834 requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong organisational, planning and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Proficient computer skills and experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience within AS/NZS 5131 Construction Category CC3 or CC4