Workshop Supervisor: Engineering & Fabrication Lead

Emery Engineering Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Engineering and Electrical, a well‑rounded engineering, fabrication and industrial electrical business based in Lawnton Qld, is seeking a Workshop Supervisor/Foreman to lead our small team and manage the workshop and onsite work. You will supervise day‑to‑day manufacturing operations, plan production schedules, and ensure quality workmanship while maintaining a strong safety culture.

This role requires proven leadership in a manufacturing environment, good communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment with 2–3 years in a leadership role.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing techniques, processes, and machinery installation and maintenance.
• Strong leadership, including ability to motivate people, delegate tasks, and a solutions‑based approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities with a solutions‑oriented approach to problem resolution.
• Good general knowledge of computers with experience using Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day manufacturing operations, including scheduling, training, and performance management of workshop staff.
• Maintain a point of call for clients (email, phone or walk-ins).
• Plan and prioritise work schedules to ensure lead times are met for production, repairs, and onsite requirements.
• Ensure manufactured and repaired products meet our quality standards and customer service onsite is professional.
• Enforce workplace health and safety in the workshop, identify hazards, proactively address any health and safety concerns, train team members and foster a safety conscious work environment.
• Coordinate the maintenance, repair, and service of workshop machinery and equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and arrange purchasing of items to maintain inventory levels of tools, consumables and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical skills

Computer skills

Experience

Education

Trade qualification in Fitting and Turning or relevant mechanical field

Job description

Emery Engineering and Electrical, a well‑rounded engineering, fabrication and industrial electrical business based in Lawnton Qld, is seeking a Workshop Supervisor/Foreman to lead our small team and manage the workshop and onsite work. You will supervise day‑to‑day manufacturing operations, plan production schedules, and ensure quality workmanship while maintaining a strong safety culture.

This role requires proven leadership in a manufacturing environment, good communication, and the ability to