Workshop Supervisor

**_At WesTrac, we’re made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance you’ve always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac's own in house RTO - 50737, access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help you steer your career in the direction of your dreams. More diversity, with over 4,000 team members with a tonne of differences, united by our passion for building a better tomorrow. As an industry leader and employer of choice, we’re Made for More._**

**About the role**

WesTrac is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Workshop Supervisor to join our General Workshop New Machines Team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This workshop runs a 24/7 operation building large surface mining and construction equipment for a customer base that extends across all of NSW/ACT.

Based at Tomago and reporting to the Branch Manager - New Machines, the Workshop Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to a large team of highly qualified technicians to ensure safety and quality of work is of the highest standard. You will ensure effective work order management to achieve business targets of safety, productivity and compliance to Customer, WesTrac and Caterpillar requirements.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead a team of tradespeople and apprentices and allocate work to ensure project timelines are met.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to assist in the effective and efficient operation of the business.
- Promote and demonstrate safety behaviours and reporting processes to ensure an ongoing safe working environment and the resolution of identified hazards.
- Provide support and advice to the team as required to ensure mínimal delays in jobs.
- Effectively manage work orders to ensure productivity targets and quality standards are met.
- External vendor management.
- Roster management, review and approval of timesheets.

**Skills & Experience**
- Mechanical/Fabrication qualification and experience with mobile plant maintenance in a civil or mining setting
- Previous experience in a supervisory capacity
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise fluctuating workloads and delegate effectively
- Ability to remain calm under the pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities
- Collaborative approach to managing needs of internal vs external stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal)
- Strong Computer Literacy Skills (including MS Office Suite, SAP)
- Ability to work successfully within a team and autonomously
- Demonstrated commitment to safety
- Previous WesTrac and/or Caterpillar experience (Desirable)

**Benefits**
- Fitness Passport for the whole family
- Competitive remuneration
- Annual Remuneration and performance review
- Discounted CAT Hand Tools
- Income protection with 24/7 coverage
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Online Learning Library to support your continued development
- Refer a friend program - work alongside your mates and receive up to $3000
- Novated leasing options
- Purchased Leave program
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Employee Wellness Program
- Discounted private health insurance
- On-boarding and welcome day at our head office in Newcastle

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration via the link.

For further information regarding this role, please contact our Recruitment Team on 1300 797 028 and quote job number 884350.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process.
- At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture._