Senior Operations Leader

Job Description

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums. The Opportunity Our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for a Senior Operations Leader in our Ore Preparation team based in Port Kembla. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers. The Ore Preparation team supports our Bulk Berth Sinter Plant and the Raw Materials Handling Area at our Port Kembla manufacturing facility. The Raw Materials required for the smelting process within the Sinter Plant are imported by ship, road and rail. At BlueScope’s discharge berths in Port Kembla harbour, these materials are unloaded from vessels. The Senior Operations Leader ensures the effective and safe operations and logistical coordination in this area. In this essential role, you’ll manage a multi-disciplined team, ensuring a focus on the delivery of exceptional performance - managing the Raw Material logistics plan, along with the coordination and commissioning of scheduled plant shutdowns, yard management, and ship discharges. You’ll lead and manage the team’s success through their performance and productivity to ensure our business plan objectives and targets are continually met. What Will You Do? Supporting the Operations Manager, you’ll lead and support your team whilst building effective relationships, both internally and externally. You will also: Oversee the Raw Material Supply Chain Plan including shipping and bed building requirements, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. Strive for continuous improvements and manufacturing excellence in the production/supply/support of Ore Preparation. Coordinate closely with Ironmaking Inventory Engineer and Bulk Berth Senior Team Leader so that ship discharge plans and bed building plans are well understood and correctly executed by the team. Oversee major contracts related to the execution of material movement. Coach, mentor and develop the team to enhance capabilities. More About You As an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, you’ll demonstrate a willingness to lead and develop others in order to achieve team success. You will also bring: Either tertiary qualifications in engineering or science, process, metallurgy, or experience in a similar operations/manufacturing role. A demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop others to enhance capability. Previous experience in either transport, operations or logistics environments or a material handling plant would be highly regarded. An ability to influence peers and colleagues to meet operational requirements, scheduling and people demands. Why BlueScope As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll: Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways. Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen. Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing. Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.” Join us, creating strength for the future. Applications close Wednesday 5 February 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr