About the Company
Ahrens is a fifth-generation, Australian family-owned company, with over 120 years’ experience in delivering a wide range of high-quality and cost-effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.
Our growth has culminated in the business we are today: a full Construction, Engineering, Mining & Industrial Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by our 26 divisions.
As we continue to evolve, so does our need to heavily invest in our people and facilities for continued success.
With almost 2,000 employees Australia-wide, we foster a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, while aligning with our core values of commitment, integrity and safety. In return, we reward those who passionately work with us towards our vision.
About the Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced General Manager with a strong background in structural steel fabrication or heavy industrial manufacturing to lead the overall performance and growth of Steel SA.
This position will suit a hands-on leader with proven commercial acumen, strong people leadership skills, and the ability to drive performance across sales, production, procurement, and site operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Commercial Performance
- Lead the development and execution of business strategies to drive revenue growth, market share, and profitability
- Monitor KPIs across all functions and implement corrective actions where required
- Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, reviewing project margins to improve profitability
- Oversee sales strategy, client engagement, and the preparation of competitive, commercially viable tenders
Production & Supply Chain
- Oversee fabrication activities, driving production efficiency, capacity planning, and workflow optimisation
- Manage local and international procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective, reliable sourcing of materials
- Coordinate logistics and distribution of fabricated steel components, optimising freight and inventory management
- Lead site erection operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality structural steel installation
Safety, Quality & People
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with WHS, environmental, and quality standards
- Lead, mentor, and develop departmental managers and teams, building organisational capability and succession planning
- Drive a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement
Support recruitment and retention of skilled personnel in line with business needs
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About You:
- Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- 10+ years' experience in structural steel fabrication or heavy industrial manufacturing
- Proven track record in a senior leadership or General Manager role
- Strong understanding of fabrication processes, erection practices, and end-to-end project delivery
- Experience managing international procurement and complex supply chains
Demonstrated commercial acumen and contract management capability
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Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family’s health & wellbeing
- Discounts to some of Australia’s leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more
- Generous paid parental leave entitlements to support you and your family
- Annual Employee Donation Scheme to support a charity/cause of your choice
Opportunities for career progression
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How to Apply
Click Apply Now to submit your resume and cover letter. For further enquiries, contact Tracy Davidson, via email [email protected]
Ahrens are Equal Opportunity employers who recognise the value in a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to promoting an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds.
