Workshop Supervisor – Mackay

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RIMEX Wheel Pty Ltd is the world's leading custom manufacturer of earthmover wheels and rims, with branches throughout Australia and worldwide in all major mining areas.

Are you a proactive leader with a passion for workshop management, safety, and people development? Rimex is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to join our team in Mackay. In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of our workshop, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality standards are met while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision and Leadership: Directly supervise workshop staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. Lead by example with a strong focus on people management and leadership. A passion to drive change within the organisation.
• Working in Collaboration: Work closely with the Leading Hand to coordinate workflow, provide support, and ensure seamless operations within the workshop.
• Technical Support: Offer technical support and direction to workshop employees, as well as providing technical assistance on company products to both employees and customers.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all staff adhere to safety procedures and regulations while performing tasks, maintaining a safe working environment.
• Administrative Tasks: Manage staff timesheets and leave requests, plan and quote for workshop jobs, sign off on completed work, and assist the State Manager with budgeting inventory.
• Customer Liaison: Act as a liaison between sales staff, customers, and the workshop, ensuring clear communication and customer satisfaction.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all crack testing and welding processes meet Australian standards. Monitor dispatch and receiving processes to ensure efficiency and timeliness. Oversee dispatch items to ensure quality products are shipped.
• Supplier Relations: Liaise with external suppliers and other Rimex branches, assisting with queries and stock transfers as needed.
• Training and Development: Conduct toolbox talks, plan daily activities for workshop personnel, mentor and train apprentices and staff to develop their skills.
• Process Improvement: Source new tooling, develop improved processes to enhance factory productivity, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Monitor procedures and tasks for risk reduction and safety improvements. Lead by example and monitor staff compliance.
• Documentation and Communication: Ensure all job documentation is completed accurately and filed appropriately. Facilitate clear communication between factory staff, office staff, sales, and customers.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in a workshop supervisory or leadership role preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of workshop operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Trade Qualification is advantageous but not essential if you meet all other requirements.

Reputable world-leading company in their field

Excellent remuneration to the right candidate

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role as a Workshop Supervisor, apply now to join our team at Rimex in Mackay

Remuneration discussed at interview.

Recruitment agencies please do not apply.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights.

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• Do you have fabrication experience?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Workshop Supervisor?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Which of the following forklift licences do you have?

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