Machine Shop Production Manager (City of Canning)

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and driven Manager to lead our newly created Machining Department. This is a unique opportunity to build a high-performing team, establish systems and processes, and play a key role in shaping the future of our remanufacturing operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production outcomes within Komatsu's machining workshop environment. You will be responsible for maintaining a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance, ensuring all activities align with HSE legislation and Komatsu policies to protect everyone on site. Leading from the front, you will plan and coordinate workloads, managing the production schedule to ensure the right resources are available to meet operational demand. You’ll oversee the execution of machining tasks, ensuring all work is delivered to the highest standards across safety, quality, cost, and delivery. You will also play a pivotal leadership role, mentoring, developing, and supporting your team, building capability and fostering a high-performing, engaged workforce. Role Located: Welshpool, WA Benefits
- Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits
- Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund
- Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development
- Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health
- Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents
- Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus
- Referral Program: $3,000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu What We Are Looking For
- 10 years’ experience in production/operations management within a machining or manufacturing environment (mandatory).
- Strong background in Fanuc CNC machine programming
- Thorough understanding production processes and practices.
- Thorough understanding of Quality Management and Continuous Improvements.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate with internal and inter-company contacts and to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of what is required to create a customer focused manufacturing support environment.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills supported by the ability to communicate at all levels of the Komatsu Australia structure.
- Positive understanding of inventory, warehouse management and distribution techniques and practices.
- Valuable written and oral communication skills for both daily communication and staff training.
- High accuracy level of production data with sound analytical, organisation and problem-solving skills. Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r7gx5