Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an authorised Caterpillar OEM and a leading manufacturer of quality products for the global underground and surface mining industries. In addition, Elphinstone offers niche manufacturing and engineering support in the transport and utilities sectors.
Elphinstone has more than 45 years of experience in modifying and manufacturing of underground mining vehicles and currently employs 200+ highly skilled people.
The product range includes specialised underground support vehicles and surface mining solutions, including extended-distance off-highway haulage trucks and water tanks to suit Caterpillar articulated trucks.
The Elphinstone® range of underground support vehicles includes agitators, scissor lifts, delivery trucks, flat decks, fuel and lube trucks, water cannons, water tanks, motor graders and other specialised support equipment.
The existing range of products combines practical design, the latest technology and quality manufacturing to ensure each machine is safe, reliable, productive, ergonomic, and easy to service, maintain and re-build.
Our Electrical Harness Solutions team produces cable assemblies and components for use within various vehicles, including Underground and Surface Mobile Equipment and the Agriculture industry. The team produces over 1500 variants and over 15,000 pieces annually for all existing customers with high on-time delivery performance.
Due to a team restructuring, we are seeking an Operations Supervisor to join our Electrical (Harnesses) department in Wynyard.
About the Role
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is seeking an Operations Supervisor to join our well-established team. As the Electrical Operations Supervisor, you will lead, coach, and develop personnel involved in harness manufacture to ensure each contributes effectively to the team's achievement of department goals and objectives.
As the Electrical Operations Supervisor, you can expect your day-to-day tasks to include but not limited to:
- Manage the allocation of work to personnel and develop shift rosters with the manager to ensure delivery targets exceed customer expectations.
- Develop and maintain systems to control the build process. e.g. Build procedures
- Review the schedule daily and liaise with electrical planners to confirm daily delivery requirements.
- Liaise with Leading Hands daily to ensure the broader team understands and can meet the required delivery schedule.
- Communicate any potential roadblocks that affect deliveries.
- Optimise employee workflow
About You
You will have a keen eye for attention to detail and quality. You can develop and maintain strong positive customer relationships (internal & external). You can adapt to changing work priorities while remaining calm and organised. You will display high motivation to develop your team through coaching and mentoring whilst being able to learn from your experienced team. You should also be able to optimise day-to-day activities while minimising the costs.
The experience and skillset suited to this role include:
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team to meet standards and deadlines
- Developed problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of labour management, performance management and employee development
- Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Willing and able to learn technical skills, e.g. schematic drawings
At Elphinstone, our most important asset is our people. Every team member has a voice and contributes to our success. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative, and open culture where all staff are respected, empowered, and valued.
Our people are talented and live by our values of Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Ownership, and Initiative in every action of the day. Despite individual differences, we are one company united by these values that define us as people.
Additional Benefits
- Work in a team that provides a safe and secure work environment with an excellent LTI and TRIFR record.
- Flexible working arrangements which may include:
- Long weekends every second week with a 9-day working fortnight.
- 5-day week, Monday to Friday
- Genuine ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and well-being.
- Elphinstone Rewards discount program where you can save on everyday shopping including Woolworths, JB Hi-Fi, BCF and Myers.
- Be a part of our popular Elphinstone Social Club.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for joining our team as the Electrical Operations Supervisor please apply now via Seek with a current resume supplied, A cover letter is not required however, it may be advantageous.
Additional Information
Right-to-work identification, e.g. driver's licence, birth certificate, passport and/or visa, will be required if shortlisted. In addition, as part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screening.
This advertisement will close on Saturday, 24th February 2024.
Please be mindful that published closing dates are estimates only as we aim to fill vacancies quickly. The advert may close as soon as we have found the right candidate, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.