FABRICATION WORKSHOP MANAGER
A Machining, Fabrication and Maintenance Engineering Company in the Dunedin area, specialising in designing, manufacturing and installing industrial machinery across Australasia are looking for a Fabrication Workshop Manager, to join an outstanding dynamic team environment, focusing mainly on manufacturing systems, with a good variety of work.
This is an excellent and rare opportunity to join a well-established company with a wide range of clients in the timber, food, fertiliser and mineral industries. You will be confident in taking on new challenging, remain level headed and able to easily work under pressure. Involved in various projects from large scale conveyors / materials handling systems right through to blenders, agitators and separators, including safe guarding and access/walkways.
Duties:
• Highly responsible job, overseeing projects in the manufacturing / installation of conveyor systems, large structural containers, raised platforms including smaller projects for local businesses.
• Mainly based in the workshop, a good understanding of workshop processes is essential
• Managing the day-to-day running of the workshop and supervising over 20 staff daily
• Solid business acumen ensuring effective control of costs and achieving operational budgets by the smooth running of the business, including budgets, pricing jobs etc.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills, able to assist in training apprentices and junior staff.
• A passion for ensuring standard operating and distribution procedures are implemented and continuously improved upon
• Off-site client visits around Dunedin and New Zealand if / when required.
• Daily meeting with clients, aligning operations to deliver superior products
• A strong Health and Safety focus, consistently championing Health, Safety and Quality Assurance procedures in all operations
Requirements:
• Clear proven understanding of workshop processes
• Previous engineering workshop management experience
• Preferred background in Fabrication
• Knowledge of Competenz very beneficial
• Understanding and hands on skills of financial budgeting and costing
• Able to work overtime if / when required
• Good written and verbal English skills
• A positive, can-do attitude with a customer services focus, a good work ethic and be physically fit
• Applicants must have NZ residency and allowed to work in NZ
• Your CV must REFLECT your experience covering the key points of description above
Details:
Remuneration negotiable according to your skills, knowledge & level of experience
Location: Dunedin area
Start ASAP
Full time – Permanent job.
40 hours per week (overtime depending on workload)
CONTACT:
Dennis Mawhinney - Appointments Recruitment Specialists
Free Ph 0800 030 125 (even from cell phones with no credit within NZ)
Mobile 021 888 500 or (09) 478 9954
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Important Additional Requirements to Note:
1. Your CV must be included & detailed with your relevant work experience to date.
2. A brief Cover Letter outlining your past work experience, your current work situation and
all experience you have relating to the above Job Description is included in cover letter too.
3. Please put your name and trade in the subject line of your email, as I receive many applications a day and this will help me find your application a lot easier.
4. Note your eligibility to work in NZ, this is very important and a requirement for certain jobs.
5. If you have contacted Appointments Recruitment Specialists before, you are welcome to do so once again and we would be pleased to hear from you.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
