- Waroona based - local candidates encouraged to apply!
- Lead a skilled fabrication team in a key operational role
- Drive impact through hands-on operations and smarter delivery
About Us
Schlam Payload is the global expert in load and haul attachments - and we're redefining what's possible. Headquartered in Western Australia, one of the world's most productive mining regions, we design and manufacture the industry's best mining truck bodies and buckets for hard rock operations, backed by unmatched product life-cycle support. Our relentless focus on innovation, engineering excellence, and quality has positioned us as the partner of choice for many of the world's leading mining companies - delivering proven productivity gains, reduced downtime, and lower maintenance. If you're ready to be part of a team that's shaping the future of mining equipment, this is your opportunity.
About the Role
As
Manufacturing Manager, you will lead our workshop operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality production across all builds. You’ll manage day-to-day manufacturing while also improving processes, supporting your leaders and keeping projects on track.
You’ll oversee Workshop Supervisors, Leading Hands, trades, QC and Stores, making sure the team is aligned, supported and delivering to plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and maintain a strong safety culture
- Oversee workshop planning, scheduling and delivery
- Manage supervisors and trades to meet production targets
- Allocate resources and manage build timelines
- Monitor quality standards and continuous improvement
- Work with engineering, supply chain and clients to support delivery
- Drive practical LEAN and efficiency improvements
- Support quoting, scoping and project planning
- Develop team capability with support from People & Culture
About You
You’re an experienced manufacturing leader who understands fabrication environments and knows how to get the best out of teams while keeping operations running smoothly.
You will have:
- 5–10 years’ experience in manufacturing or workshop leadership
- Background in fabrication, engineering or mining services
- Boilermaker / Welding Trade Certificate (essential)
- Strong people leadership and problem-solving skills
- Experience improving processes and driving efficiency
- Solid planning and communication skills
Desirable:
- Leadership or management training
- Experience with LEAN or similar methods
- QA/QC or inspection experience
Why You'll Love Working with Us
We don't just support our clients we partner in their success. You'll be joining a high-performing team known for technical leadership, customer excellence and continuous improvement. We value initiative, trust, and collaboration and we're committed to helping you grow and succeed.
- Lead high-impact projects and be a key part of innovation in mining attachments
- Dynamic role with real ownership of outcomes
- Work locally with a skilled, supportive team
- Competitive salary and career growth opportunities in a global industry
