Workshop Supervisor - Manufacturing

Reference: JN -102026-87678_1791184853

Workshop Supervisor - Namibia

Our client is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to organise, oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations of a fabrication workshop.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, plan, train and supervise workshop personnel, including Pipe Fitters, Welders, Mechanical Fitters and semi-skilled employees.
  • Allocate labour and workshop resources according to project requirements and workload.
  • Monitor production and welding progress, productivity, quality and labour utilisation.
  • Establish work plans and ensure tasks are completed within required timeframes.
  • Troubleshoot fabrication issues and work with Quality and other team members to identify defects, causes and solutions.
  • Interpret client specifications and manufacturing codes.
  • Manage fabrication planning and method statements.
  • Monitor labour hours, workshop equipment and resource utilisation.
  • Implement Quality Control Plan requirements and maintain required quality standards.
  • Ensure safe working conditions, good housekeeping and compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
  • Supervise workshop servicing, maintenance and repairs.
  • Identify equipment upgrade and improvement requirements.
  • Provide hands-on technical guidance, training, mentoring and development to workshop personnel.
  • Support Project Engineers and Project Managers with production activities.
  • Manage performance, resolve workplace issues and provide guidance to workshop personnel.

Project Environment:

  • Heavy steel structures
  • Pipework
  • Industrial structures
  • Sub-sea structures
  • Ship repairs and upgrades
  • Oil rig repairs and upgrades

Minimum Requirements:

  • Relevant trade test.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in the manufacturing of heavy steel structures and pipework.
  • Proven experience in a managerial or workshop supervisory position.
  • Strong fabrication experience and knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Practical experience with production and planning systems within a fabrication workshop.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
  • Strong planning, organising, technical and problem-solving skills.
  • MS Office proficiency.
  • English and Afrikaans language skills.
Up to ZARĀ 540,000.00
Per annum
Pension
Added 05/10/2026
Reference: JN -102026-87678_1791184853

Workshop Supervisor - Manufacturing

Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia Full Time Energy Technology

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