Workshop Supervisor

September 23, 2024

Sandvik

Orange

FULL TIME

Our Company and Culture

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a globally recognized leader in supplying equipment, tools, parts, service, and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. As a business area within the Sandvik Group, we are proud to employ approximately 44,000 people across more than 150 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability is unwavering, and we conduct business in a responsible and ethical manner. Our core values prioritize safety above all else, and we always operate with consideration for the environment and the communities in which we work. Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount.

We recognize that our strength lies in diversity, and we are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, fairness, and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation in the mining and construction industries.

The role

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations and performance of our workshop facility. This position requires a dynamic individual with strong technical knowledge, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient workshop environment. The workshop supervisor will lead a team of technicians, ensuring they meet quality, productivity, and safety standards while also contributing to the achievement of departmental goals. This role is a full-time requirement working 8 days on and 6 days off with 12.25-hour shifts. (The eighth day will be worked as a 6-hour shift). This is a shift roster, requiring the workshop supervisor to regularly work weekends and public holidays.

Areas of responsibility

Lead, motivate, and manage a team of technicians including, assigning tasks, setting performance expectations, and conducting regular performance reviews.
Work collaboratively with cross shift to ensure smooth transition of work in progress and key issues.
Cultivate and maintain a safety-first culture by actively leading safety initiatives.
Plan and allocate service tasks to technicians based on job requirements and team capacity.
Monitor projects / jobs to ensure compliance with costing and time schedules including bill of materials, delivery schedules, equipment, and sequences of operation.
Ensure effective WIP management, and that completed work is invoiced promptly with the aim to achieve invoicing targets.
Create development plans.

Your profile

Trade qualification in Engineering or Automotive Trades
Strong background in managing heavy mobile equipment, ideally with Sandvik UG products.
Proficient in implementing continuous improvement methodologies to enhance workshop efficiency and reduce downtime.
Strong organizational and time-management skills along with the capability of performing effectively under pressure and meeting deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and is proficient in workshop management software.
Valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel to client sites is required.

Agencies need not apply.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

What we offer

Options for additional superannuation contribution
Employee Benefits Program including salary sacrifice options & a company-wide bonus scheme.
Employee Referral Program that pays up to $5,000 per successful referral
Company funded paid parental leave which includes superannuation contributions during the leave period.
Training opportunities for employees – from internal programs to contributions towards external studies
A Sandvik Wellness Program for employees’ who want to improve their health and wellbeing.

Sandvik is proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and benefits on the Work180 website.

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Jack Keane
For further information – jack.keane_c@sandvik.com

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