Operations Supervisor

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 Lysaght business is looking for a full-time permanent Operations Supervisor to join the Day Shift Operations team based in Cardiff, NSW. Made in Australia since 1921, Lysaght manufactures and markets steel building products that have helped shape the nation: from iconic corrugated roofing over Australian homes, to large commercial and industrial projects.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee and ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality operations of the Cardiff branch during day shift operations (core hours: 6AM-2PM). As a leader key to the overall business success, you’ll be responsible for safe, efficient, and high-quality production through dedicated leadership, proactive problem-solving, and continuous improvement to ensure smooth, cost-effective, and on-time delivery across the branch.

Leading and supporting a motivated and high-performing team of 20 team members, you will enjoy maintaining a positive team culture whilst enhancing the capability and skills within the team. You will offer guidance in the areas of safety, people, quality, training and governance and work closely with various internal and external stakeholders to meet business objectives.

What Will You Do?

As a driven and proactive leader committed to the safety of people and operations, you will:

• conduct thorough active handover processes at shift rotation to ensure all machinery, work areas, and processes are secure, safe, and any issues or updates are clearly communicated
• oversee day-shift scheduling, coordinating incoming and outgoing deliveries, external contractors, loading and unloading, and all related operational planning
• regularly walk the operations floor to monitor team wellbeing and safety, ensure machinery functionality, and ensure smooth operations
• inspect equipment, site and products for faults throughout the shift and promptly report any issues to maintenance and relevant stakeholders
• conduct regular safety audits in collaboration with team members, ensuring timely implementation and closure of all identified corrective actions
• seek and drive continuous improvement initiatives to develop the performance and efficiency of production, quality, and delivery of products and services

More About You

With a continuous improvement mindset, and ability to manage time and tasks effectively, you will also bring:

• technical and logistical knowledge and understanding   
• problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to communicate difficult feedback and information clearly and appropriately to the right audience
• leadership and communication skills with ability to guide, mentor and lead team members
• computer skills with a willingness to learn and operate new programs and machinery
• safety-first mindset with the ability to implement and promote safety and compliance policies and procedures

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.​

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.

Applications close Thursday, 26 June 2025.