Operations Supervisor

About the role

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our (insert specific) business.

Reporting to the Branch Manager and based at our Milperra site, you will play a critical part in overseeing the safety and efficiency in relation to reinforcing bar production and mesh distribution. Your primary focus will revolve around people management, safety enforcement and optimising operations.

What you will be doing:

• Leading and empowering the team by fostering a culture of safety and collaboration
• Run daily startup meetings and toolbox talks, providing clear direction and ongoing communication to support a high-performing site
• Ensuring all WHS management system requirements and compliance objectives are met and safety standards are maintained
• Meet production and output KPIs through effective planning to ensure targets are consistently met
• Collaborating with key internal stakeholders and departments and address any operational challenges
• Identifying and reporting on opportunities for improvement initiatives
• Allocating appropriate manning and ensuring employees are trained, fit, qualified and competent to effectively run operations

This is a full-time permanent position with typical work hours being 7am - 3pm.

You will be rewarded with:

• The opportunity to learn from a highly experienced and supportive team with a wealth of industry knowledge
• Working in a state-of-the-art, brand-new facility featuring modern equipment including new overhead cranes and improved operational capabilities
• A strong safety-first culture where safety standards go above and beyond industry expectations

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle

What you will bring:

• Strong time management, organisation and communication skills
• Proven experience supervising or managing a team in manufacturing or relevant industries
• High-level problem-solving, conflict resolution and people management skills
• Proficiency in using computer systems including Microsoft Suite
• Solid understanding of safety management systems and a genuine commitment to lead by example and foster a strong safety-first culture

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
• Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build your own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us 

The Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC) is Australia’s local reinforcing partner. With more than 100 years behind us and the country’s largest branch network, we deliver reinforcing where it’s needed, backed by people who know their communities and projects.

A brand of InfraBuild, ARC connects local service with a national, integrated steel supply chain built on recycled steel and Australian manufacturing.

How to apply

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.