Elphinstone Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of quality products for the global underground and surface mining industries. In addition, Elphinstone provides manufacturing and engineering services in the defence, transport and utilities sectors.
Elphinstone has more than 45 years of experience in manufacturing and currently employs more than 200 highly skilled people.
The product range includes specialised underground mining support vehicles (including concrete agitators, delivery trucks, fuel and lube trucks and water cannons), graders, mine extraction devices (MED), and Haulmax extended haulage trucks.
This 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.
In addition to the manufacturing of our underground support vehicles, we have a significant presence in the Defence manufacturing industry and provide electrical harness solutions within several industrial sectors.
Are You Ready to Lead?
We're excited to announce an opportunity within our Defence Manufacturing department for the position of Fabrication and Final Ops Team Leader. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, up-and-coming leader ready to progress their career.
About the Role
As a Fabrication and Final Ops Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing operations. You'll lead a team of skilled fabricators, TAs and Painters, driving productivity and quality while fostering a safe and collaborative work environment. This role is not just about supervising; it's about inspiring, mentoring, and leading your team to achieve and surpass set goals.
As the Fabrication and Final Ops Team Leader you can expect your day-to-day tasks to include but not limited to:
- Leading and managing a team, ensuring efficient operation of the Fabrication and Paint & Blast department.
- Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet production targets.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality control.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and practices to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Promote a safety culture within the team, ensuring all workers wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe working practices.
- Train and develop team members, including apprentices, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and practices to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Resolve issues and challenges that arise in the manufacturing process.
About You
You will have a passion for leading teams, a knack for problem-solving, and a drive to excel in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
The experience and skillset suited to this role may include:
- Over three years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
- Knowledge of fabrication processes and techniques.
- Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
At Elphinstone, our most important asset is our people. Every team member has a voice and plays a part in contributing 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.
- The use of some of the most advanced GMAW welding machines and technology on the market.
- Work in a world-class facility which holds one of the largest Portal Type CNC Machining Centres in Australia.
- Flexible working arrangements which may include:
- Long weekends every second week with a 9-day working fortnight.
- Long weekends every week with a 4:3 roster.
- Company supplied uniform
- Co-payment plan on Adflo welding helmet systems
- 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.
- Be a part of our popular Elphinstone Social Club.
- Temperature-controlled workshop (16 degrees celsius) - Wynyard
Living in beautiful Tasmania, Australia with pristine beaches, historic towns and Cradle Mountain only an hour’s drive away, Tasmania caters to those who enjoy nature. There’s plenty to do in your free time, with a vibrant mountain bike scene, abundant hiking trails, and world-class surfing, diving & fishing. You’ll experience a food scene smorgasbord with numerous farm gates and wineries. Tasmania is home to the cleanest air in the world, and traffic jams are non-existent.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for joining our team as the Fabrication and Final Ops Team Leader please apply 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 and a national police check.
Applications close Tuesday, 2nd April 2024.
Please be mindful that published closing dates are estimates only as we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. The advert may close as soon as we have found the right candidates, 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.
