Workshop Supervisor

We’re in growth mode and looking to expand our team and looking for experienced Workshop Supervisors to join our manufacturing team in Normanby.

This is a hands-on role leading a team within our stainless steel fabrication workshop. You’ll be responsible for coordinating daily workflow, supporting the team, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This is a full time 40 hour per week role, worked over four days Monday – Thursday based on site at our South Taranaki workshop.

We’re looking for someone who leads by example, communicates well, and takes pride in producing quality work.

About the role

In this role you will:

• Supervise and support workshop staff
• Coordinate daily production and workflow
• Ensure health & safety and quality standards are maintained
• Carry out stainless steel fabrication and TIG/MIG welding
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Conduct quality checks and resolve fabrication issues
• Maintain workshop equipment and tools
• Foster strong teamwork and communication across the workshop

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years proven experience in stainless steel fabrication
• Strong TIG and MIG welding capability
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• A high level of attention to detail
• Commitment to workplace health and safety
• Experience manufacturing stainless steel tanks would be an advantage

What we offer

At DTS, we are committed to providing a rewarding and supportive work environment for our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Three day weekends to support work-life balance
• Daily transport from New Plymouth to Normanby, South Taranaki
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits including health insurance, $250 towards "Get a Life", complimentary lunch once a fortnight, and the opportunity to earn a monthly bonus.

About us

DTS is New Zealand's premier manufacturer of stainless-steel tanks, milk vats, and pressure vessels for the agribusiness, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors.

For the last 30 years we have built our business on delivering customers solutions that are designed and engineered to meet the highest standards of performance and durability.

Using LEAN manufacturing we have built an enviable reputation for quality that exceeds customer expectations.

If you’re an experienced fabricator ready to step into - or continue in - a leadership role, we’d like to hear from you.

We will only be considering candidates who are eligible to work in New Zealand.