Senior Fabrication Operations Manager

2 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia beBeeFabrication Full time $120,000 - $144,000
Job Title: Fabrication Manager

The ideal candidate will possess a strong leadership background, with a proven track record in managing fabrication teams and overseeing daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Operational Leadership: Oversee workshop planning, staff allocation, and resource scheduling. Lead and manage fabrication teams, including supervisors, boilermakers, welders, and apprentices.
  • Project & Commercial Management: Collaborate with project managers to plan and execute fabrication works. Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource usage to ensure financial targets are met.
  • HSQE: Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with WHS legislation and company procedures. Lead safety meetings, audits, and toolbox talks, while also promoting environmental best practices.
  • Business Development: Identify new fabrication opportunities, support tender submissions, and develop relationships with clients to grow the fabrication portfolio.
  • Team Leadership: Mentor and provide performance feedback to team members, while also supporting recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning.
Requirements:
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in fabrication, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Expert knowledge of structural steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel fabrication.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage fabrication workflows effectively.
  • High-level project coordination and planning skills with a strong focus on commercial outcomes.
  • Strong business acumen, including estimating, cost control, and strategic planning abilities.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and fabrication management software.
  • A trade qualification in metal fabrication, welding, or boiler-making is mandatory.
  • Additional technical qualifications, such as a Diploma in Engineering or Project Management, are highly desirable.
  • Must possess a C-Class Driver's Licence, National Police Check, and a current White Card.
  • Out of hours work and regional travel may be required on occasion.

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