Branch Manager

About The Role

ARC (The Australian Reinforcing Company)
is looking for a self-driven
Branch Manager
to lead its
Noble Park Branch
operations.

You will support the transition of the team and operations from Dandenong to the newly established ARC site in Noble Park. This is an exciting opportunity take the lead in driving safety, improving operational performance and creating a positive culture on site.

You'll bring your leadership and commercial acumen to oversee daily branch activities, ensuring all people, financial, operational and safety targets are met — and exceeded. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance strategic direction with day-to-day execution, supporting your team to deliver high-quality service and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing a high-performing team across production, sales, customer service and distribution (25 team members across two shifts).
• Setting and maintaining the highest standards of safety, ensuring every employee, customer, supplier and visitor goes home safely every day.
• Driving customer satisfaction by delivering on quality and delivery expectations.
• Overseeing and executing daily production and delivery plans, optimising workflow and output.
• Managing P&L performance, budgets and cost controls to meet financial targets.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement through performance analysis, planning sessions and process optimisation.
• Implementing effective sales and account management strategies to grow revenue and enhance customer relationships.
• Facilitating training, workforce planning and employee development initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with all operational and safety policies and standards.

You're a safety-focused, people-driven leader who thrives on challenge, collaboration and achieving results. With a passion for operational excellence and customer service, you know how to motivate teams, build strong relationships and drive performance in a competitive market.

We'd love to hear from you if you can demonstrate:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in branch, operations or production management — ideally within manufacturing, construction or distribution industries.
• Proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude, with a solid understanding of production and distribution processes.
• Experience managing sales and operations performance, including revenue growth and cost control.
• A proactive approach to safety leadership, with previous OH&S experience and exposure to lean methodologies (such as 5S).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — both written and verbal.
• Strong computer literacy, ideally with experience in SAP, JDE or ARMA systems.
• A high level of energy, accountability and problem-solving ability, with a commitment to continuous improvement and customer success.

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to InfraBuild employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• 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 a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Recruitment referral awards:
  $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance
  : Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

About Us

The Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC)
is a local supplier of steel reinforcing that Australians have trusted for more than 100 years. With a proud history of innovation, supported by the largest branch distribution network in Australia, ARC provides a localised service adapted to our communities, towns & cities from Tasmania to Townsville, and everywhere in between.

ARC
is a brand of
InfraBuild
, Australia's leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. InfraBuild provides solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors. With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

Why Work Here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on
three pillars
that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose:
  Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.

• Work well - live better:
  We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You'll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.

• Build your own future:
  Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You'll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
.