Lead Smelter Operations Supervisor

Stellar Recruitment; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential Mount Isa position

4-on 4-off roster

12-hour day/night shifts

Career progression

Glencore employee benefits

Job summary

Glencore Mount Isa Mines is seeking an experienced Supervisor - Smelter Operations to lead a nine-person crew in the Sinter Plant. You will plan and control shift operations to optimise people, plant and resources, while driving safe production and high standards.

You don't need prior Sinter Plant experience; Glencore welcomes supervisors from mining, mineral processing, manufacturing or heavy industry with fixed plant exposure and strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience in mining, processing, manufacturing, heavy industry or similar production environment.
• Proven ability to lead a blue-collar operational workforce.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of fixed plant operations.
• Experience with conveyors, filters, materials handling, dewatering or filtration equipment will be highly regarded.
• Strong communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• A strong commitment to safety and team performance.
• S1, S2 and S3 qualifications will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a crew of approximately nine operators.
• Plan and control shift operations to optimise people, plant and resources.
• Drive safe production and maintain high operational standards.
• Conduct safety interactions, workplace inspections and planned task observations.
• Coach and develop team members to build a high-performing crew.
• Identify and resolve operational issues and support continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to achieve production requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Team coaching

Communication

Education

S1/S2/S3 qualifications

Tools

Fixed plant equipment

Conveyors

Materials handling

Job description

Glencore Mount Isa Mines is seeking an experienced Supervisor - Smelter Operations to lead a nine-person crew in the Sinter Plant. You will plan and control shift operations to optimise people, plant and resources, while driving safe production and high standards.

You don't need prior Sinter Plant experience; Glencore welcomes supervisors from mining, mineral processing, manufacturing or heavy industry with fixed plant exposure and strong mechanical aptitude.