Workshop Supervisor

Kempe Engineering; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-based work culture

Job summary

Kempe Engineering in Geelong, Australia, seeks a Workshop Supervisor to lead a trades team in overhauls, repairs and assembly. You will run the machine shop, supervise processes and liaise with client engineers to prioritise work and ensure quality and safety standards.

The role requires a Fitter and Turner qualification with machining, strong CNC experience, and proven leadership. You’ll mentor apprentices and contribute to continuous improvement in a high‑calibre, safety‑conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Fitter and Turner including machining.
• Experience leading small work teams.
• Strong CNC machining experience.
• Proactive safety approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop machining, assembly and overhauls.
• Manage a team of trades personnel and supervise work orders.
• Ensure all works meet health, safety, environment and quality requirements.
• Liaise with client engineers on priorities and progress.
• Lead process improvements and support ISO accreditation.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Team leadership

Teamwork skills

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook communication

Education

Trade qualification as Fitter and Turner including machining

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

• Kempe is a leading world class specialist engineering company
• Excellentcompany culture
• Great opportunity for your career development

The Company

Kempe Engineering is an Australian-owned company with 16 permanent facilities located close to our clients' operations across Australia (visit www.kempe.com.au). We work closely with our major clients to deliver excellent service.

We are committed to Zero Harm in the workplace and to continuous improvement of our HSE systems and performance, with a strong focus on building a safety culture and improving internal targets.

The Position

Kempe Engineering is seeking a Workshop Supervisor for our Geelong-based workshop.

The role involves managing a team of trades personnel to complete overhauls, repairs and assembly of components, as well as overseeing the machine shop, assembly equipment and processes. You'll need strong technical knowledge of manufacturing, machining and assembly processes, along with the ability to liaise effectively with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in a safe and productive manner.
• Technical management of work processes.
• Support continuous improvement of Kempe's processes
• Provide technical support to ensure all works are completed to all health, safety, environment and quality requirements.
• Liaise with client engineers on re-work priorities, progress and follow-up
• Work order and work team supervision

Transform, implement and deliver

• Leading workplace culture transformation within your team
• Implementing QA systems, processes and procedures to meet ISO accreditation
• Championing continuous improvement of systems and procedures
• Delivering improvements against targets and KPIs
• Lifting technical practices across the team
• Building strong, healthy relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Guiding and mentoring apprentices

To be Successful in the role you will have

• A proactive approach to safety
• A trade qualification as a Fitter and Turner, including machining
• Strong CNC machining experience would be highly regarded
• Proven experience leading and managing small work teams
• Strong teamwork skills
• A current driver's license
• Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Confident, professional communication via Outlook
• A family-based work culture
• Fulltime employment
• Varied and interesting work