Operations Leader

Job description:

About the role

Our day shift Operations Leader will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing of processed and reinforcing bar through the overall supervision, coordination and engagement of the workforce, whilst driving a positive team culture.

You will be working with a motivated & experienced site leadership team who have autonomy in their respective roles. This role has genuine career progression opportunities for the right candidate, today's Operations Leader will be tomorrow's Operations Manager! Benefits include ongoing formal professional development, performance-based bonus program, industry leading superannuation, yearly performance reviews, supplied uniform & the chance to develop alongside a team of experienced rising stars within the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the shift to ensure the production and output is met
• Ensuring all WHS management system requirements are met and safety standards are maintained
• Managing costs to ensure delivery is met in the most cost-effective manner
• Allocating appropriate staffing and ensuring employees are trained, fit, qualified and competent to effectively run operations
• Ensuring the operation is working in adherence with site safety policies, procedures, and critical elements.

You are an engaging and experienced people leader who is highly skilled in building strong internal and external relationships, responding to frequent changes in priorities and have a solution-oriented mindset.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience supervising or managing a large team
• Extensive experience in driving cultural change and developing the capability of the team including the next generation of leaders
• High level problem solving, conflict resolution and people management skills
• Experience with implementation of lean systems and process improvement
• Solid understanding of safety management systems and building the safety culture
• Ability to use computer systems including Microsoft suite and proprietary systems
• High degree of commercial and business acumen
• Experience in the steel reinforcing sector would be highly regarded but not essential

InfraBuild's Reinforcing business unit is a full-service reinforcing supplier to tier 1 builders and mega infrastructure projects across Australia. Supplying quality, innovative solutions from prefabricated reinforcing to patented high strength steel and state of the art 3D modelling, we enable the safe, efficient and sustainable construction of Australia's infrastructure and built environment.

Across our different business units, we offer career opportunities for people who share our drive, passion and ambition. From apprentices and graduates to experienced professionals, we are committed to offering fulfilling careers and the chance to grow as our business grows. We would love you to be part of our journey.

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