Production Supervisor

Komatsu; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global OEM in heavy mobile equipment is seeking an enthusiastic Production Supervisor in Welshpool. The role involves leading and mentoring a skilled team, ensuring safety and quality standards, and overseeing operational workload. The ideal candidate should have leadership experience and the ability to thrive under pressure. Join and contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace with competitive remuneration and benefits.

Benefits

16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave

Income Protection Insurance

Career development opportunities

Health discounts

Travel discounts

$3,000 referral payment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in an operational role.
• High standards for safety, quality, and delivery.
• Sound analytical, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor a team of technicians and assistants.
• Oversee workload planning and scheduling.
• Execute work orders to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Ability to work under pressure

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

At Komatsu Australia you'll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Are you an enthusiastic leader prepared to advance your career by joining a global OEM in the heavy mobile equipment industry?

We seek a people-oriented leader with a talent for mentoring and developing employees to foster a unified and high-performing team. With support and mentorship from industry professionals, you be set up for success to deliver to production schedules & execute work orders to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery standards.

In this role, you will guide a team of technicians, trade assistants, and leading hands, overseeing workload planning and scheduling to meet workshop demands, invoicing, safety & quality auditing, all while prioritising safety and continuous improvement.

If you are seeking a significant future-focused career opportunity, this is the one for you.

Roster: 7 days on, 7 days off - 12 hour days

Role Located: Welshpool WA

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits
• Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund
• Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents
• Referral Program: $3,000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu

What we are looking for:

• Previous demonstrated leadership experience in an operational role
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• High standards for safety, quality, and delivery
• Sound analytical, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Background in mining, manufacturing or heavy industry not essential

Ready to get started? Simply hit the apply now button!

Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.

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Komatsu is an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of equipment, technologies and services for the construction, forklift, mining, industrial and forestry markets. For over a century, Komatsu equipment and services have been used by companies worldwide to develop modern infrastructure, extract fundamental minerals, maintain forests and create technology and consumer products. The company’s global service and distributor networks support customer operations, tapping into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimising performance.

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