Operations Manager - Novar Gardens

BlueScope Building Components is looking for a high performing Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing operations at Novar Gardens, SA. BlueScope Building Components, a division of BlueScope in Australia, manufactures and markets steel building products, solutions and services through its four leading brands: Lysaght, Fielders, Ranbuild and Kiteleys. The Novar Gardens site is a fast-paced manufacturing operation, running 24 hours a day, five days a week across three shifts. The site produces a diverse range of steel building products, supporting customers with varying production and delivery requirements. Reporting to the State Manager as Operations Manager, you'll lead four direct reports across production, transport, maintenance and operations support, with overall responsibility for approximately 130 employees on site.

Responsibilities

lead safety performance: responsible for safe work practices, strengthening accountability and providing leadership for on site safety requirements and incident escalation; foster a high-performing and inclusive team: develop and support your team, strengthen team capability and create a culture of collaboration, inclusion and clear accountability; manage operational delivery across competing demands: align people, equipment and resources across production, transport and maintenance to achieve quality, productivity and customer delivery outcomes; drive business performance: oversee operational costs, maintenance, productivity and delivery in full, on time (DIFOT) performance, including responsibility for operational and capital expenditure budgets; strengthen processes and ways of working: identify and implement improvements to operational efficiency, production planning and responsiveness to internal and external customers; support capital investment projects: develop business cases, oversee project planning and implementation of equipment and site improvements to build future operational capability; lead four direct reports across production, transport, maintenance and operations support, with overall responsibility for approximately 130 employees on site; provide occasional after-hours support for escalated operational or safety matters, including attending site when required

Requirements

a minimum of 5 years' experience in operations management, ideally within manufacturing, processing or a similarly complex operational environment; a tertiary qualification in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related discipline; experience leading safety and production performance across operational teams; demonstrated ability to coach and develop teams, build effective working relationships and positively influence team culture; the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple teams, production lines or shifts; strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across different levels of an organisation; experience building and improving operational processes and using performance data to identify risks, solve problems and support decision-making

Benefits

competitive remuneration including 14% superannuation; eligibility for profit share plan (annual bonus); annual salary review process; paid parental leave; superannuation paid up to 40 weeks of unpaid parental leave; comprehensive wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Passport, and preventative health initiatives; access to 13,000+ online courses, leadership programs, mentoring, career mobility and progression, and financial support for further education; employee discounts across travel, technology, health insurance and more; novated leasing options; diverse and inclusive workplace with strong community connection and recognition programs; opportunities to contribute to meaningful work; commitment to sustainability, including action on climate and a pathway to net zero emissions by 2050