AddressAn opportunity for a trade qualified Fitter Machinist or Toolmaker with experience in managing a team to oversee all aspects of operations in a Metal Forming Workshop.
About the company
Our client, Woodland Metal Spinning, is a third-generation family-owned business that combines traditional tradesmanship with the latest technology to produce quality metal products and components (including cookware, furniture and machine parts) for a range of industrial and commercial clients.
The business is equipped with metal spinning technology that eliminates multiple manufacturing steps creating a point of difference between Woodland Metal Spinning and traditional metal fabricators.
About the role
The role holder is responsible for managing all aspects of operations including managing staff, workflow, and WHS, and ensuring DIFOTQ. This is a small-to-medium business, so there may be times when you’re required to provide hands-on support, so a Fitter Machinist trade qualification is essential.
Responsibilities
- Planning, coordinating, and monitoring the manufacturing process to achieve DIFOTQ
- Efficiently scheduling human and material resources
- Identifying and implementing continual improvements in the production process
- Managing and motivating the workshop team, and assisting with recruitment
- Maintaining WHS procedures and being proactive in ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for self and others
- Overseeing equipment maintenance
- Overseeing purchasing for production
Skills and attributes
- Minimum 3 years’ managerial experience in a production environment
- Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships and to lead and motivate staff
- Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Good organisational and time management skills and the ability to multitask
- High attention to detail
- High level competency in the use and maintenance of equipment
Qualification requirements
- Fitter Machinist or Toolmaking trade qualification - essential requirement
Please provide a cover letter and up-to-date resume. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Applicants should have full work rights.
