Workshop supervisor

Are you an experienced workshop professional with strong leadership skills? Ready to take the next step and lead a team building high-quality trailers?

Evans Engineering, a leading trailer manufacturer in Tokoroa, is looking for an experienced Workshop Supervisor to join our team and oversee the day-to-day operation of our manufacturing workshop.

About the role:

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day workshop and paintshop activities to ensure production runs efficiently and safely.
• Lead, support and motivate workshop staff, including welders, fabricators and painters.
• Allocate jobs and resources across the workshop based on production priorities and deadlines.
• Monitor workflow and production progress to ensure jobs are completed on time and to the required standard.
• Ensure workmanship and finished products meet Evans Engineering's quality requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications and provide guidance to workshop staff when required.
• Identify production issues and work with management and other departments to resolve bottlenecks and minimise delays.
• Ensure workshop staff follow health and safety procedures and maintain a safe and organised working environment.
• Monitor equipment and tooling requirements and report maintenance or resource needs.
• Assist with training and development of workshop staff and promote a positive, productive team culture.

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in a workshop supervisory, team leader or senior tradesperson role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• A strong background in welding, fabrication or general engineering.
• Experience in logging truck and trailer manufacturing would be an advantage.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• The ability to organise workloads, prioritise jobs and keep production moving.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• A strong understanding of workshop health and safety requirements.
• A commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to support the team when required.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively with both workshop staff and management.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• A key leadership role within an established New Zealand trailer manufacturer.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Be part of a team that builds high-quality truck and trailer equipment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to workshop improvements and the ongoing growth of Evans Engineering.