Fabrication Department Supervisor

A great career opportunity has become available at Australia's premier manufacturer of wedding rings for an experienced small manufacturing/metal fabrication Team Leader/Supervisor at BECKS Group Australia (BECKS).

Are you ready to diversify, learn new skills, and join an iconic Australian manufacturing business with 50 years of operation?

As a vital member of our manufacturing Team and reporting to our Production Manager, you will lead a small Team in the production of precious and modern metal wedding, special occasion rings and jewellery. You will not necessarily have a background in the jewellery industry, but you will bring transferable expertise in small machining manufacturing/production, ideally using CNC lathes and 5 axis machines.

This newly introduced role will require you to:

• Lead and take accountability for your Teams performance
• Be a Team player and really good communicator with other departments
• Work to a common goal, provide the best quality products possible - on time, to our customers
• Understand, apply and embrace the principles of efficiency, effectiveness and productivity in what your department achieves
• Work closely with the Production Manager to reach and maintain a "continuous improvement" model, identifying and executing process enhancements to maximise BECKS quality standards and waste minimisation
• Learn skills and knowledge to adopt and allow a "hands on" approach to the departments production of wedding ring products
• Overseeing machinery maintenance to ensure downtime is minimised and peak performance is maintained
• Manage labour activities, leave approvals and overtime scheduling if required
• Nurture and mentor your Team through coaching, support, skills enhancement and performance management where required

With around 65 employees, BECKS is a market leader in precious metal refining, manufacturing and marketing of wedding, special occasion/moments rings, jewellery and precious metal products to the Australian and New Zealand jewellery industry, BECKS is wholesale only, and has commercial and trading partnerships with only the best retailers and manufacturers in the luxury goods market.

Founded in 1976 by Peter W. Beck. Our ongoing passion remains to create world class wedding and special occasion rings and jewellery products using only the highest quality metals, diamonds and manufacturing techniques.

We’re proud to be a family-owned Australian business, operating with a team of dedicated professionals committed to ensuring each and every piece has been finished to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will have a passion for promoting our brand and bringing our message to our trading partners and their consumers on what we can deliver….a better quality product than our competitors that is Australian made and Australian owned!

This is a rare, and what will be a highly sought after role for only the best available applicants.

Role and Responsibilities:

As a vital member of our team, you will report to the Wedding Ring Department Supervisor / Production Manager you will be required to work alongside your Team in:

• The manufacture of ring blanks
• The machining, detailing, and polishing of rings to a high level of productivity and efficiency
• The cleaning of finished rings
• Quality control of products
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, tidy condition
• Meeting due dates as specified on order tickets
• Assisting in other Departments as required
• Participate in regular stock takes within the department

Our manufacturing team works between Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must be confident working with small machinery, reliable, willing to learn, self-motivated, have good work ethics, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. You will demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude, and outside your Leadership accountabilities be responsible for carrying out a range of general production duties.

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Supervisory experience in a medium sized production/manufacturing environment

• Proficiency in the use of CNC machines, lathes, including maintenance/scheduling, tool and consumables management

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, JIT principles and working with quality system (eg: ISO or similar) standards, systems, policies and procedures

• Exceptional eye for detail and exceptional manual dexterity/hand eye coordination

• A strong work ethic and reliability, with a very high level of pride in your work

• Ability to follow instructions

• Take initiative and have the drive to meet deadlines

• Mechanically minded

• Ability to learn new tasks and adapt to new technologies and/or processes

What We Offer:

• A pivotal role within our team, contributing to the creation of our signature jewellery pieces.
• Continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement.
• The chance to collaborate with like-minded peers, fostering innovation and pushing creative boundaries

Benefits:

• Staff discounts for personal purchases
• Regular company catered events
• Continuous product and skills training to provide our staff the opportunity to grow and expand
• Opportunities for overtime during busy periods

About Becks Group Australia:

• We are audit certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council. An internationally recognised standard that ensures the sourcing, tracing, and processing integrity of materials throughout the supply chain. Compliance also ensures stringent controls on adherence to international human rights standards, labour practices and environmental impact.
• Sustainability focus: We are committed to continuous improvement and have initiated a number of projects to reduce our impact on the environment from sustainable packaging to waste streams and reducing our power usage and emissions. We have begun on the path to become net zero before 2030.
• WE’RE EQUAL: We are proud to be a WE’RE EQUAL employer, an initiative of the Government of South Australia, that recognises businesses committed to treating everyone equally and inclusively regardless of their age, ability, gender diversity, sexuality, relationships, reproductive status, race, religion, and culture.

Application Process:

Elevate your career and work for a progressive family-owned business. Submit your resume to [email protected].