Parts Production Lead

About Us

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a proactive and technically skilled Parts Production Lead to oversee the DPF rebuild section and parts requirements for PDI operations across our Sydney and Melbourne production lines. This role is pivotal in managing component lifecycle tasks, ensuring inventory accuracy, and driving operational efficiency. You’ll lead a small team, collaborate cross-functionally, and play a key role in ensuring timely delivery of rebuilt components to meet business and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the DPF reman team in Fairfield, including day-to-day management and safety compliance.
• Coordinate parts requirements for DPF and PDI operations across Sydney and Melbourne.
• Collaborate with inventory, planning, production, and procurement teams to ensure parts availability.
• Manage production schedules and resources, including subcontractors.
• Oversee PRD job lifecycle, component introductions, and core management.
• Liaise with global teams (e.g. Oyama) for non-standard parts and technical support.
• Support quality, warranty, and compliance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce stockouts and urgent build needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong technical understanding of parts and rebuild processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory management.
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team.

Why work for us!

Komatsu benefits:

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.

• Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund.

• Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.

• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health.

• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.

• Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.

• Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

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Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.