Works Manager

Join Sulzer Australia as our Workshop Manager!Are you ready to lead a dynamic team of engineers and tradespeople in the heart of Maitland? Sulzer Australia, a renowned provider of services for rotating equipment, is seeking a Workshop Manager to help lead our operations at our Maitland Service Centre. As part of our commitment to excellence, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our workshop, delivering top-notch solutions to clients across various industries including power generation, petrochemicals, mining, and heavy manufacturing.Role Highlights:

• Reporting into the Service Centre Manager, you will lead and support a team of approx. 15 Fitters, Project Engineers, Trade Assistants and Apprentices to deliver exceptional results.
• Collaborate closely with the Service Centre Manager to achieve and exceed budgetary targets.
• Drive efficiency by forecasting workshop loading and optimizing workflows.
• Develop master production schedules and work orders through regular work in progress meetings.
• Ensure timely and budget-friendly completion of all work scopes, maintaining high-quality standards.
• Manage job folder costing and labour utilization, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Uphold Company QESH systems to maintain a safe and compliant workshop environment.
• Foster the learning and development of apprentices and team members, contributing to a culture of growth and excellence.

Role Requirements:

• Trade Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (desired).
• Specialization in High-speed rotating plant, steam/gas turbines, and pumps.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory position.
• Exceptional communication skills to liaise effectively with internal teams and clients.
• Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

Staff Benefits:

• Attainable annual bonus scheme to reward your hard work and dedication.
• Comprehensive package including car allowance, fuel card, phone, and laptop.
• Onsite parking for convenience and accessibility.
• Employee Assistance Program to support your well-being.
• Opportunity to work for a global organization that prioritizes innovation, excellence, and the development of its people and customers.

Ready to take on this exciting opportunity with Sulzer Australia? Apply now to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering excellence in rotating equipment services!About usSulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering. We specialize in pumping, agitation, mixing, separation and application technologies for fluids of all types. Our customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality and from our responsive network of 180 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2022, our 13’800 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.2 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).Join our storyAt Sulzer, you are empowered to deliver superior results. As a pioneer in industry we have a proud heritage of innovation and continue to evolve for the future. Join our story and create your own impact by developing your expertise and building solutions that help make our lives safer, smarter and more sustainable.Explore other opportunities here: