Steel Industry Operations Manager

3 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia InfraBuild Full time

About GFG Alliance

We are a leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business in Australia. Our mission is to provide sustainable steel solutions for the nation's infrastructure and construction needs.

Job Title: Steel Industry Operations Manager

Location: Newcastle, New South Wales

Estimated Salary: AU$120,000 - AU$180,000 per annum

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our operations team as a Steel Industry Operations Manager. As a key member of our leadership group, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our NSW site, with a strong focus on safety and achieving production targets.

Your priorities will include:

  • Full operational responsibility for production and logistics planning and service execution targets for the site
  • Empowering the team to champion a strong safety culture is paramount
  • Managing and mentoring the operations team, promoting a high-performing culture through clear accountability setting
  • Identify process improvement and cost efficiencies
  • Maintenance planning and improvements to improve reliability and increase machine output
  • Promote customer-centric values to ensure exceptional customer experience
  • Proactively manage inventory to reduce waste and maximize EBIT performance
  • As part of a broader leadership group, contribute to and influence site and area-based strategic P&L decisions

Required Skills and Qualifications:

You will be a strategic leader with an innovative mindset, problem-solving, and effective communication skills. It is essential that you are an autonomous manager who prioritizes a strong safety culture and continuous development of the operational team.

Key qualifications include:

  • Ability to drive a high-performance culture in operations
  • Exposure to production and maintenance planning
  • Steel, building products or industrial manufacturing experience is desirable
  • Experience managing a heavily unionized team
  • Strong understanding of Safety Systems

Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits to support your career growth and well-being. These include:

  • Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months
  • Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service
  • Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends, and family on a huge selection of products and services from various brands
  • Accessible learning available to everyone: InfraBuild Learn360 provides every InfraBuild employee with self-directed learning opportunities, supported by a variety of resources
  • Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees

About Us:

GFG Alliance is a leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution, and recycling business in Australia. We pride ourselves on being a local supplier of steel reinforcing that Australians have trusted for over 100 years. With a proud history of innovation, supported by the largest branch distribution network in Australia, we provide a localized service adapted to our communities, towns, and cities across the country.

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