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Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

The Maintenance Supervisor has primary responsibility for implementing the maintenance system for both electrical and mechanical disciplines for the Newcastle site by supporting and supervising the maintenance team in their day-to-day tasks. The Supervisor will also provide assistance to key operational employees and supervisors across the site with regards to maintenance issues.

The Maintenance Supervisor must be able to develop and implement long term and short term strategies to maintain the assets in a proactive manner.

You will be responsible developing the proactive preventative maintenance system from its infancy   

The outlook for the role is primarily operational and internal and contributing to the implementation of maintenance program.  The role also needs to interact strongly with operations and the procurement team on the local deployment of maintenance programs as well as operational excellence methodologies and a safe working environment.


Key focus of the role:

  • Implementing and supervising cyclical maintenance programs and tasks

  • Develop a critical spares matrix and ensure these spares are available

  • Develop and implement short and longer term strategy plans  and be accountable for the actions to create a proactive maintenance culture and behaviour.

  • Providing a timely response to reactive maintenance requests and effecting repairs in a timely manner to facilitate continuity of operations

  • Supporting and implementing preventative maintenance programs

  • Providing supervision of maintenance employees and modelling safety in the workplace

  • Communicate and drive implementation of WHSE initiatives, improvements and corrective actions for work area

  • Meet KPI’s set for delivery across site and implement systems and processes to facilitate achievement of these performance targets

  • Monitor the performance, competency and capability of people in agreed roles

  • Record training completions for Maintenance operators and ensure that training plans are updated


You will be a proven people leader, apply sound people management practices and problem-solving techniques to build the capability of employees to meet current and future business needs.


Skills and qualifications required:

  • A trade qualification, or relevant qualification in Production Manufacturing is highly desirable

  • At least 3 years experience Maintenance, Production Manufacturing or similar background, preferably in a field related to heavy manufacturing

  • Skills in gathering and analysing data

  • Root cause analysis skills

  • Experience in a frontline leadership role with demonstrated skills in leadership

  • Demonstrated commitment to Safety Leadership with experience implementing Safety Systems

  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a busy environment

Key Benefits

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. 

  • Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).

  • Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.

  • Recruitment referral awards: $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful.

  • Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

  • Employee Assistance Program: Converge International, our EAP, offers confidential, professional and free counselling and support resources in areas such as marriage/family difficulties, interpersonal conflict, stress, depression or anxiety, alcohol and/or drug dependencies, grief, loss or trauma and workplace problems.

  • Self-Care Bento Boxes: A series of 45-minute online sessions for self-care, providing effective strategies to enhance self-awareness and self-compassion. Topics include sleep, diet, exercise, burnout and more.

  • Mental Health First Aiders support: Caring for the health and safety of our people is fundamental to the way we operate. We have Mental Health First Aiders on the majority of our sites available and who have the skills to recognise, connect and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.

About us

 

InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors. With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

 

InfraBuild's mesh team is a manufacturing channel within the InfraBuild business with over 100 years’ experience in mesh manufacturing. Our high-volume machines are across 3 facilities in VIC, NSA and QLD. The rod from which our mesh products are manufactured is sourced from InfraBuild's integrated supply chain, ensuring our commitment to locally produced steel.

 

Why work here?

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 in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.

 

  • Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond. 

 

  • Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

 

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.

 

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

 

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted to this position, and GFG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved processes.

 

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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