Operations Manager - Novar Gardens at Blue Scope, Novar Gardens

Operations Manager - Novar Gardens at Blue Scope in Novar Gardens. Full-time. Est. up to $80k. Apply with swipeandhired.

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, you'll lead four direct reports across production, transport, maintenance and operations support, with overall responsibility for approximately 130 employees on site. You'll oversee day-to-day operations while shaping longer-term improvements in safety, productivity, performance and workplace culture.
You'll be joining at an exciting time, with opportunities to strengthen the site's 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, you'll 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:

More About You
You're an experienced operations leader who enjoys solving problems, working with people and improving how things are done. You're comfortable being visible on the production floor, making informed decisions in a fast-moving environment and empowering others to succeed.
You will bring:

Why Join Us

It’s an exciting time as we transform our business and drive sustainable growth, creating value for our customers and communities. Together, we're creating strength for the future.