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 Team Leader in our HCPD Despatch Operations 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.

Our HCPD (Hot Coil, Processing and Despatch) Operations are responsible for managing approximately 2.8Mt of Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) produced at our Hot Strip Mill, here in Port Kembla.  

In this pivotal role, you will be the key point of contact for the shift operations in meeting the on-time delivery and quality needs of our customers and downstream processing businesses. You also enjoy keeping busy and working in a supportive team environment.  

You’ll manage the team’s success through their performance and productivity to ensure our business plan objectives and targets are continually met.

This role works on a 7-day x 12-hour day/night-shift roster.

What Will You Do?

You will demonstrate your leadership skills and be responsible for:

• leading the shift operations team to achieve business targets and ensure operations are within standards
• supervising and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, performance and mitigate risk - striving for on time delivery for our customers
• supervising the operational activities and striving for business improvements and manufacturing excellence
• growing and mentoring your team to develop and enhance their performance and capability

More About You

A self-motivated, quick thinker, you quickly adapt and can juggle more than one task at any given time across operational, production, supply chain and logistics priorities. You'll have:

• a safety-first mind-set, championing the care and wellbeing of yourself and others
• experience leading and developing a team
• developed communication skills, with an ability to influence peers and colleagues to meet operational requirements, scheduling and people demands
• relevant qualifications in engineering or science (or related disciplines) 

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. 

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’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 Sunday 13th October 2024.