Workshop Supervisor

Eastern States Engineering Group

Brisbane

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Long-term employment

Diverse fabrication projects

Team environment

Job summary

Eastern States Engineering is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead and coordinate the day-to-day workshop activities. The role requires hands-on leadership in a busy steel fabrication environment, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery across modular, residential and commercial projects.

You will manage Leading Hands, monitor progress, review drawings and production documentation, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a positive, productive team culture.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years' experience in a workshop supervisory or team leadership role, preferably in steel fabrication.
Relevant trade qualification in manufacturing, steel fabrication or related field.
Welding Supervisor or Welding Inspection qualifications per AS 2214 or AS 1796 are desirable.
High Risk Work Licences (Forklift, Dogging, Rigging) desirable.
Strong understanding of AS 4100, AS/NZS ISO 3834, AS 5131.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise daily workshop activities in line with production priorities and schedules.
Maintain an active presence on the workshop floor, providing hands-on leadership and monitoring progress.
Conduct regular inspections to identify safety hazards, quality issues and improvement opportunities.
Coordinate Leading Hands to ensure work is allocated, progressed and completed as planned.
Verify availability of drawings, materials, equipment and labour before work commences and escalate constraints.
Monitor labour hours and production progress, reporting to the Workshop Manager.
Support safe, compliant and efficient workshop operations and quality records.

Skills

Leadership & teamwork

Welding knowledge

Workflow coordination

Reading drawings

Welding & fabrication quality

Labour & progress monitoring

Problem solving

Health & safety awareness

Documentation & reporting

MS Office / SharePoint

Tools

AS/NZS welding knowledge

Job description

ESE Aus Group is a family-owned Australian business specialising in steel fabrication and framing, with operations in Rocklea (QLD), Kwinana (WA) and Edinburgh (SA).

At Eastern States Engineering, we deliver high-quality steel solutions for modular, residential and commercial construction projects. Backed by over 30 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on quality workmanship, practical solutions and reliable project delivery.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Supervisor to join our workshop team.

This is a hands‑on role suited to a trade-qualified Boilermaker/Welder who has demonstrated leadership ability and supervisory experience within a fabrication or manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping coordinate workshop activities, supporting team members and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Our Company

ESE Aus Group is a family-owned Australian business specialising in steel fabrication and framing, with operations in Rocklea (QLD), Kwinana (WA) and Edinburgh (SA).

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Supervisor to join our workshop team.

Position Summary

The Workshop Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising the day‑to‑day operations of the workshop, ensuring production activities are carried out safely, efficiently, to the required quality standards and in accordance with the production schedule.

Core Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise daily workshop activities in line with production priorities and schedules established by the Workshop Manager.
Maintain an active and visible presence on the workshop floor, providing hands‑on leadership and monitoring work practices, production progress and team performance.
Conduct regular workshop inspections to identify safety hazards, quality issues, housekeeping concerns, workflow constraints and opportunities for improvement.
Coordinate Leading Hands to ensure work is allocated, progressed and completed as planned.
Verify the availability of approved drawings, materials, equipment, tooling and labour before work commences, and promptly identify and elevate any constraints.
Monitor overall workshop production progress and identify delays, constraints and potential delivery risks.
Coordinate workflow between teams to minimise bottlenecks, waiting time and avoidable downtime.
Monitor labour, equipment and material utilisation and identify resource requirements.
Ensure production priorities, targets and timeframes are clearly communicated and implemented across workshop teams.
Monitor job hours against estimates and ensure actual labour hours are accurately recorded.
Provide day‑to‑day leadership, direction and support to Leading Hands, ensuring they understand their responsibilities and are accountable for their team's performance.
Lead by example and promote a positive, respectful and productive workshop culture.
Monitor the performance, attendance, conduct and capability of Leading Hands, addressing routine issues and escalating significant or ongoing concerns to the Workshop Manager.
Support the development, coaching and mentoring of Leading Hands to improve their leadership and operational capabilities.
Ensure workshop activities comply with WHS requirements, company procedures, SWMS, SOPs and other applicable controls.
Monitor workshop safety performance and ensure hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions are promptly addressed and reported. Exercise stop‑work authority where safety is at risk.
Monitor overall workshop quality performance and ensure required quality standards are maintained.
Ensure quality issues, defects, NCRs and rework are identified, reported and addressed promptly.
Ensure required quality records are completed accurately and within required timeframes within the workshop's area of responsibility.
Monitor workshop performance against production schedules and delivery requirements.
Monitor workshop productivity, labour efficiency and resource utilisation.
Conduct daily production and pre‑start meetings to communicate production priorities, progress, targets and relevant safety matters.
Identify and elevate matters that may affect safety, quality, productivity, cost or delivery.
Maintain effective communication between the Workshop Manager, Leading Hands and workshop teams.
Provide regular and accurate updates to the Workshop Manager regarding production, safety, quality, people, resources and delivery.
Identify and implement practical improvements to workshop safety, quality, workflow, productivity and resource utilisation within the scope of the role.

Supplementary Responsibilities

Assist the Workshop Manager with production planning, scheduling and resource planning, including identifying daily operational constraints.
Assist with investigation of significant production, quality, safety or operational issues in a timely manner.
Support implementation of new processes, equipment, systems and work methods.
Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, workflow and resource utilisation.
Support development, coaching and mentoring of Leading Hands.
Assist with identifying training and competency requirements across the workshop.
Assist with quality inspections, audits and completion of quality documentation when required.
Support customer, site or other operational requirements when requested by the Workshop Manager.
Step up to coordinate broader workshop operations when delegated by the Workshop Manager.
Provide practical recommendations to the Workshop Manager based on workshop conditions, production performance and team feedback.
Perform other reasonable duties within the scope of the role as directed by the Workshop Manager or management.

Qualifications

Relevant trade qualification in manufacturing, steel fabrication or a related field is preferred.
Welding Supervisor or Welding Inspection qualifications in accordance with AS 2214 or AS 1796 desirable.
High Risk Work Licences (Forklift, Dogging, Rigging) desirable.
Strong understanding of: AS/NZS 1554, AS 4100, AS/NZS ISO 3834, AS 5131.

Skills

Practical knowledge of welding, quality, inspection hold points, traceability and fabrication documentation relevant to ESE's work.
Strong leadership, communication and team coordination skills.
Ability to coordinate workshop workflow, labour and resources.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and production documentation.
Good understanding of steel fabrication processes, welding and workshop quality requirements.
Ability to monitor production performance, labour hours and job progress.
Ability to identify production constraints, investigate routine issues and implement practical solutions.
Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and risk controls.
Good organisational, problem-solving and reporting skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and production management systems.

Experiences

Minimum 2 years' experience in a workshop supervisory or team leadership role, preferably in steel fabrication or a similar manufacturing environment.
Experience coordinating production teams and managing workflow against production schedules.
Experience monitoring quality, safety, productivity and labour performance.
Experience working with engineering drawings, fabrication requirements and production documentation.
Experience supporting continuous improvement and resolving operational issues.

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