Operations Team Leader - Afternoon Shift
About this role
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
BlueScope Building Components is looking for an Operations Team Leader to join the Production team based in 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.
In this hands-on, salaried role, you’ll support the Operations Supervisor to coordinate daily production activities and provide day-to-day leadership to a small team. You’ll balance supporting and guiding others with actively contributing to operational work, helping the team deliver safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes.
This is a permanent afternoon-shift position working Monday to Friday from 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm. It’s a great opportunity for an experienced operator ready to step into leadership or an existing Team Leader looking for a new hands-on opportunity.
As part of our diversity and inclusion journey, BlueScope is working to increase the representation of women across our Operations workforce. Previous steel manufacturing experience is not required. We welcome applications from all industry backgrounds and strongly encourage women to apply.
What Will You Do?
Working closely with the Operations Supervisor, you will:
- coordinate daily workloads and activities across a small operations team
- work alongside your team and support daily production activities
- provide clear direction and practical support throughout the shift
- champion safe work practices and promptly address or escalate safety concerns
- monitor quality, productivity and operational performance
- support the training and development of team members
- identify opportunities to improve efficiency and ways of working
- provide day-to-day leadership when the Operations Supervisor is unavailable.
More About You
As a safety-focused leader who enjoys supporting others and getting involved in the work, you’ll bring:
- experience coordinating, guiding or supporting others in a hands-on role
- clear and confident communication skills
- the ability to build positive working relationships and manage conflict constructively
- a genuine commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
- initiative, sound judgement and a customer-focused mindset
- the ability to organise priorities and respond to changing operational needs
- a willingness to learn different operational areas - we’ll provide the technical training
- a growth mindset and enthusiasm for developing yourself and others.
What’s in It for You?
- permanent full-time employment
- Monday-to-Friday afternoon shift
- ongoing training and career development
- onsite physiotherapy and wellness services
- free secure onsite parking
- employee discounts on health and wellbeing products and services
- access to our Employee Assistance Program.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations, we’d like to hear from you.
Why BlueScope
As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you’ll:
- Learn and develop as you grow. Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.
- Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.
- Build innovative products. Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.
- 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.
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and 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. At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.
It’s an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.”
Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers
Join us, creating strength for the future.