Machine Shop Supervisor

**About the Company**

Ahrens is a fifth-generation, Australian family-owned company, with over 120 years' experience in delivering a wide range of high-quality and cost-effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.

From humble beginnings in regional South Australia, we have grown into a full Construction, Engineering, Mining & Industrial Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by our 26 divisions.

As we continue to evolve, so does our need to heavily invest in our people and facilities for continued success.

With 450 employees across our WA divisions and over 1,300 nationally, we are united by a positive and supportive team culture, a commitment to look after each other, be the best we can and represent a diverse range of backgrounds and skills. In return, we reward those who passionately work with us towards our vision.

**About the Role**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Supervision of machine shop, including routine and breakdown maintenance and repairs. Site visits maybe required.
- Coordinate and delegate work to crews.
- Ensuring that all administrative requirements such as approval of work crews time sheets and job number assigning; are completed on time and accurately.
- Check and submit all job documentation for processing.
- Organise material, labour and equipment to ensure efficiency;
- Implement and/or complete any corrective action that has been issued in a timely fashion;
- Comply with all safety, environment and quality requirements and contribute to a safe work environment.
- Overall supervision of the workshop machining/mechanical team consisting of trades people, apprentices and trade assistants.
- Carrying out dimensional checks.
- Liaising with the Operations Manager to ensure workflow and production targets are met.
- Ensuring that all products leaving the workshop conform to the company quality standards.
- Oversee the training of apprentices.
- Maintain safe work areas and practices at all times.
- Ensure all equipment and machinery are regularly maintained.
- Develop a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

**Skills and Experience**
- 5+ years' experience in a similar role;
- Drivers License;
- Ability to work unsupervised;
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical;
- Right to work in Australia;
- Forklift licence;
- Trade Qualification
- Strong background in mechanical fitting and machining.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Time management and organizational skills
- Good knowledge and understanding of safe work practices.

**Why Work at Ahrens**

We are continually evolving and investing in our people and facilities to achieve satisfying outcomes. We strive for a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, and aligns with our core values including commitment, integrity, and safety. In return, we reward those who passionately work towards realising our vision.

**Benefits**
- Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family's health & wellbeing
- Discounts to some of Australia's leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more
- Generous paid parental leave entitlements to support you and your family
- Annual Employee Donation Scheme to support a charity/cause of your choice
- Family, social and team building events
- Opportunities for career progression

**How to Apply