Company Description
SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
Job Description
Lead, optimise and make an impact in a high-performing industrial facility.
At SGS, we are looking for a capable leader to drive performance at our Toowoomba facility.
About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take ownership of site operations across our machining and inspection services. You’ll be responsible for driving productivity, leading a skilled team, and delivering strong commercial outcomes.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring operational excellence, maintaining quality standards, and fostering a high-performing, safety-focused culture.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee daily operations across the facility
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Drive production output and achieve revenue targets
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Manage P&L for machining and inspection activities
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Lead, coach and develop a skilled team
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Ensure compliance with quality and industry standards
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Optimise equipment utilisation and operational efficiency
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Manage inventory, materials and workflow (WIP)
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Strengthen relationships with customers and suppliers
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Champion safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives
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Deliver training and uplift capability within the team
Qualifications
About You
You’re a proactive and capable leader with strong operational and technical experience, ideally within machining or industrial manufacturing.
You bring:
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Experience in a supervisory or management role
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Trade background in machining or similar technical field
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Exposure to oil & gas or drilling environments
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Strong understanding of CNC machining and engineering drawings
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Knowledge of production planning and manufacturing processes
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Familiarity with lean principles (e.g. 5S, continuous improvement)
If you’re ready to take ownership of a site, lead a high-performing team and drive meaningful outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
Additional Information
WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
- As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
- Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
- Corporate health & wellbeing offers
- Ongoing learning & development
- Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
- SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback
COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
