Workshop Supervisor – Mt Thorley Workshop
WesTrac is seeking a Supervisor to join our Machine Rebuilds Workshop in Mt Thorley.
Our Mt Thorley team are responsible for completing machine overhauls on a range of opencut mining equipment from Off-Highway Trucks to M Series Graders. With a key focus on customer satisfaction and safety, our team play a pivotal role for some of the biggest mining customers throughout the region.
Reporting to the Area Manager, this role will see you responsible for the safe and efficient day to day operations of the workshop. You will lead a large team comprised of plant mechanics, apprentices and trades assistants. You will work alongside other supervisors and the project management team to ensure work orders are completed on time and to the highest quality standard.
This is a Monday – Friday role, dayshift only.
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 minimal delays in jobs
- Effectively manage work orders to ensure productivity targets and quality standards are met
Skills & Experience
- Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification and/or experience with mobile plant maintenance
- Computer literate with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office package
- Ability to prioritise workload, manage time and delegate effectively
- Demonstrated ability to coach team members for high performance
- Values based approach to leadership
- Familiarity with Caterpillar earth moving equipment or similar is highly desirable
Benefits
- Fitness Passport for the whole family
- Relocation Assistance Available
- 12 Weeks paid parental leave
- Novated leasing options
- Purchase Leave program
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Further education assistance program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Discounted private health insurance
- Discounts with our corporate partners
- Flexible working arrangements
Apply Now
To be considered for this position please submit your application including resume and cover letter. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and national police check. For further information please contact our Recruitment Team on 1300 797 028 referencing job number 1884.
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