Workshop Operations Manager
- Adelaide Airport, SA
- $120,000-165,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
▪ Oversee daily operations across the engine workshop including planning, test cell, nozzles, NDT and production teams.
▪ Lead and develop a team of up to 8 direct reports, ensuring output targets and quality standards are met.
▪ Manage the end-to-end process of work pack creation and control.
▪ Review engine logbooks and ensure accurate preparation of supporting documentation.
▪ Ensure stores is adequately stocked to support ongoing and scheduled engine builds.
▪ Liaise with internal parts repair and procurement teams to ensure component availability and alignment with timelines.
▪ Submit parts lists to the quoting team and support engineering documentation and reporting.
▪ Monitor and maintain ERP systems and data to ensure accurate workflow management.
▪ Work closely with senior stakeholders to meet monthly delivery goals and operational KPIs.
▪ Support the execution and ongoing performance of long-term customer contracts and internal compliance systems.What You’ll BringEssential:
▪ Experience in a leadership or management role within a regulated industry such as aviation, defence, mining, energy, or manufacturing.
▪ Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and maintain output and compliance standards.
▪ Strong organisational, planning and change management skills.
▪ Understanding of logistics and materials management practices.
▪ Proficient in documentation control, scheduling and workflow tracking.
▪ Eligible to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and/or Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
Desirable:
▪ 5+ years in a maintenance or workshop operations role within aviation, mechanical services, or similar fields.
▪ Familiarity with ERP systems and digital maintenance or inventory platforms.
▪ Experience working under contract performance conditions or delivering to program KPIs.
▪ Engineering qualification (Mechanical or similar) highly regarded.
▪ Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and database systems.Why This Role?
▪ Lead a critical workshop function in a well-respected and stable organisation.
▪ Competitive salary with long-term career prospects.
▪ Work in a structured, safety-conscious environment with strong internal systems.
▪ Opportunity suited to professionals from aviation, mining, defence, or other regulated sectors.Interested?
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where operational performance, compliance and people management are key, apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion.Share this jobInterested in this job?Save JobCreate as alertSimilar JobsSCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )We're an Award Winning Recruitment Agency2025 Winner Excellence in Safety CultureRCSA Awards2024 Platinum Sustainability RatingEcovadis2024 Social Enterprise CertificationSocial Traders2024 Client Service of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 Compliance Team of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 RPO of the Year FinalistAPSCo AwardsPart of RGF Staffing ANZ, Chandler Macleod, We Get People.sRecruitment ServicesIndustriesChandler Macleod acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country. We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to elders past and present, whose land we stand upon today.© Chandler Macleod 2025 All rights reservedSite Configuration::: Edit Site Configuration Preview Upload Dialog Preview Loading Dialog Preview Alert Dialog Preview Toast Message