Operations Supervisor (Heavy lifting & Rigging)

Looking to swap FIFO for a Perth based role or looking to take the next step in your career?

We’re looking for an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead our skilled team in the manufacturing and testing of lifting and rigging equipment. Based in Welshpool and working Monday to Friday, this role is ideal for Maintenance Supervisors, Superintendents, or Workshop Leading Hands who thrive in hands-on environments but are ready to step into a leadership position with better work-life balance.

Some of the key responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the manufacturing and testing operations
• Lead, coach, and develop your team including Team Leaders, Production Technicians.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse and Supply Chain to align with priorities and inventory
• Work with the team to uplift productivity and efficiency while maintaining equipment service scheduling
• Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant standards (including NATA, DNV, ISO, HSE)
• Foster a positive, engaged workplace culture through daily communications, team development and performance recognition

Some of the skills required:

• Previous experience in Lifting & Rigging, Manufacturing and/or Distribution environment
• Team leadership and team development experience
• A current forklift ticket
• Ability to engage stakeholders and bring people on a journey
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience in a continuous improvement environment (including Lean and 6 sigma)
• Knowledge of heavy lifting and rigging product advantageous
• Exposure to NATA or similar desirable

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunities to grow and develop in your career pathway
• See the impact of your expertise come to life as you lead your team
• Work with a supportive network of stakeholders
• Access to a great range of retail and corporate discounts
• Salary package inclusive of incentives
• Onsite parking available

At Bullivants, for over 120 years, our purpose is to make lifting safe and efficient by partnering with our customers to deliver a range of lifting and heavy rigging products coupled with service and reliability maintenance. As part of Wesfarmers (under the Industrial & Safety division), we can tap into and leverage industry leading service and solutions.

Our pillars built around ONE TEAM, INNOVATION, and SAFETY form our unique proposition that guides our culture and ways of working to ensure that our team can always perform at their best. With a national footprint, we are proud to be able to offer career development opportunities for all team members.

Next Steps

If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you may be required to undertake background checks (which may include a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing) as part of your application process.

Bullivants also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTI+ community and people with disabilities.

Bullivants does not accept unsolicited applications. All applications should be made directly through the Bullivants Careers website.