Operations Manager Novar Gardens

At BlueScope we support you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment always driven by Our Purpose to create and inspire smart solutions in steel to strengthen our communities for the future. Working with us is an opportunity to build skills and expertise in a culture of connection and care where every action you take matters making innovative products for our customers and communities. 

The Opportunity

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. 

Our 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 youll lead four direct reports across production transport maintenance and operations support with overall responsibility for approximately 130 employees on site. Youll oversee day-to-day operations while shaping longer-term improvements in safety productivity performance and workplace culture. 

Youll be joining at an exciting time with opportunities to strengthen the sites capabilities contribute to significant capital investment projects and make a lasting impact on how the operation runs. 

While the role operates during standard business hours youll also provide occasional after-hours support for escalated operational or safety matters including attending site when required. 

What Will You Do 

Working closely with leadership team and colleagues across Sales Customer Service Safety Human Resources Finance and national operations you will: 

• 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 with over 48 production lines transport with an external provider operating over 30 fleet departing site daily and maintenance across the 24-hour operation 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 

More About You 

Youre an experienced operations leader who enjoys solving problems working with people and improving how things are done. Youre comfortable being visible on the production floor making informed decisions in a fast-moving environment and empowering others to succeed. 

You will bring: 

• 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 

Why Join Us 

• Remuneration and financials competitive remuneration including 14% superannuation eligibility for our profit share plan (annual bonus) and annual salary review process 

• Flexibility and support employee benefits including paid parental leave and superannuation paid up to 40 weeks of unpaid parental leave 

• Health & wellbeing support comprehensive wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Passport and preventative health initiatives 

• Learning growth & career pathways access to 13000 online courses leadership programs mentoring career mobility and progression and financial support for further education 

• Everyday perks & corporate discounts employee discounts across travel technology health insurance and more plus novated leasing options 

• Inclusive purpose-led culture diverse and inclusive workplace with strong community connection recognition programs and opportunities to contribute to meaningful work 

• Purpose-driven sustainability be part of a business committed to meaningful sustainability outcomes including action on climate and a clear pathway to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 

Its an exciting time as we transform our business and drive sustainable growth creating value for our customers and communities. Together werecreating strength for the future. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time