Workshop Operations Manager

About the role

The Workshop Operations Manager will lead a high‑performing technical team in a busy mechanical engineering and air‑conditioning workshop in Port Moresby. This senior position is responsible for driving productivity, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a safe working environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage day‑to‑day workshop operations.
• Plan and allocate workloads to meet production targets.
• Oversee fabrication, installation support and workshop quality standards.
• Maintain workshop machinery, equipment, tools and facilities.
• Manage inventory, procurement and stock control.
• Monitor budgets, project performance and operational reporting.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure HSE compliance.
• Develop, mentor and supervise workshop personnel.

Required profile

• Minimum Year 10 education or equivalent.
• More than 10 years of workshop or operations management experience.
• Experience leading medium to large industrial or engineering workshops.
• Sheet metal, mechanical fabrication or related trade background highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, planning and people‑management abilities.
• Current Class 1 driver’s licence.
• Ability to obtain police clearance and pass a pre‑employment medical.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.