Sandvik
Global leader in engineering, offering advanced products and services in mining, materials technology, and machining.
Workshop Production Supervisor
Lead Mt Isa workshop operations, managing team, production, quality and customer service.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Supervise daily workshop operations to meet production schedules, targets and quality standards. • Prioritise workflow, allocate resources and schedule jobs to maximise efficiency and on‑time delivery. • Manage inventory, procure materials and maintain workshop equipment for uninterrupted production. • Lead risk‑management activities to minimise disruptions and ensure business continuity. • Build trust‑based relationships with customers through proactive communication and issue resolution. • Provide regular updates to customers on job status, milestones and changes during execution. • Ensure work conforms to quality standards, resolve issues promptly and implement corrective actions. • Train and monitor teams to embed service and technical standards in all customer‑facing interactions. • Report production performance, KPIs, operational risks and improvement initiatives to leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸workshop supervision
- ▸job scheduling
- ▸inventory management
- ▸risk management
- ▸quality assurance
- ▸performance reporting
What You Bring
Sandvik Mining is seeking a hands‑on Workshop Production Supervisor for its Mt Isa facility in Queensland. The role leads day‑to‑day workshop operations, supervising a skilled team and ensuring high‑quality service and repairs on Sandvik equipment. It focuses on safety, efficiency, customer focus and continuous improvement, and is open to both residential and FIFO candidates. • Qualified tradesperson with proven leadership experience in a mechanical workshop, preferably in heavy industry, mining or construction equipment. • Strong communication, time‑management and customer‑focused mindset. • Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Excel for planning and reporting. • Ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts and foster a positive safety culture. • Relevant leadership qualifications or ongoing professional development are highly regarded.
Requirements
- ▸tradesperson
- ▸leadership
- ▸microsoft project
- ▸excel
- ▸safety
- ▸customer focus
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive attractive location premiums, superannuation contributions, a comprehensive benefits programme, a company‑wide bonus scheme, paid parental leave with super, extensive training options and access to Sandvik’s Wellness Programme. Sandvik is recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women and holds Silver Status for health and wellbeing.
Work Environment
Onsite