Job Description

About Akura

At Akura, people come first. We are a hands-on, values-driven culture where initiative is encouraged, accountability matters and good work is recognised. You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in what we deliver and supports each other to do it well.

Akura is an industrial design and construction specialist, delivering high quality property solutions for owner-occupiers, developers and investors. With more than 50 years of experience, we’ve built a reputation on quality, speed of delivery and buildings that are made to last.

We specialise in industrial units, warehouses and self-storage facilities, with in-house manufacturing of structural steel and precast concrete panels at the core of our offering. We support our clients across the full project lifecycle – from architectural and structural design through to on-site construction and delivery. We also work directly with builders to supply engineered steel and precast packages.

Join a business with a strong pipeline, long-term vision and the opportunity to contribute to projects that shape Australia’s industrial landscape while building a career you can be proud of.

About the role

The Precast Foreman supervises precast production, making sure every shift delivers safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes to Akura's standards. Working closely with the Precast Manager, you'll help the team hit its KPIs and step up to lead the department when the manager is away.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision and operations

• Lead, supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the precast production team, taking full charge when the Precast Manager is absent
• Train and mentor team members to build skills and capability across the crew
• Allocate labour, plant and resources to meet production schedules
• Complete the administrative duties that come with running the floor

Production and quality control

• Oversee mould preparation, reinforcement placement, concrete pouring, finishing and curing
• Make sure every product meets design specifications, drawings and Akura quality standards
• Monitor production targets and output throughout each shift
• Carry out regular QA/QC inspections, and cover QAT duties when the QAT is absent

Health, safety and compliance

• Enforce safe work practices in line with WHS legislation and Akura policies
• Run pre-start meetings and toolbox talks
• Identify and mitigate hazards, and report hazards and incidents promptly

Communication and coordination

• Work with the Precast Manager to line up factory output with site requirements
• Communicate daily priorities, progress and issues to management and the team
• Keep accurate records of production activities, defects and resource usage
• Raise team concerns or underperformance with the Precast Manager early

Continuous improvement

• Support process improvements that lift efficiency, reduce waste and make better use of resources
• Contribute to problem-solving and new ideas on the floor
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety and continuous development

How success is measured

• Production: 100% of daily targets met, production DIFOT of 98%, cast-in componentry delivered on schedule and to a high standard, and a strong focus on panel quality and finishes
• Safety and culture: zero workplace injuries and a visible commitment to the Akura Values
• Quality assurance: all QA documentation completed correctly
• Team and process: concerns raised promptly and processes and procedures continually improved

About You

You will have:

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A resilient and can do attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• High level of initiative and attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships at all levels
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

What we offer you

• Opportunity to grow your career – we invest in our people
• Competitive hourly rate + super!
• Opportunity to Purchase additional Leave
• Employee Bounty Referral Program – Earn some extra $ to refer talent to the business
• EAP –Free 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Program available to all staff
• Annual Social Calendar which includes site BBQs, activity days etc
• Inclusion in the Precast Bonus

Interested?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Akura team.

Alignment with our core values is key so if you’ve got the right skills and you’re reliable, a team player with a can-do attitude, driven to deliver quality outputs and willing to innovate/challenge the status quo, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to start your Akura journey.

Want to know more?

Visit our website: https://akura.com.au/

our Careers Page: https://akura.com.au/people/#careers

Visit our YouTube channel to check out our manufacturing facilities and see what our clients and employees have to say about working with Akura:

https://www.youtube.com/@AkuraConstruction/videos

• We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes. Akura will not be liable for any fees associated with such submissions.
• As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks, which include police and medical assessments, to ensure suitability for the role.