Operations Planner

Bluescope; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueScope in Port Kembla, NSW, seeks an Operations Planner to develop and manage production plans, optimise plant productivity and drive operational performance. You will report to the Welded Products Site Leader and lead frontline teams to deliver orders safely and on time.

This day-shift role (Mon-Fri, overtime eligible) requires problem-solving, data analysis and cross-functional collaboration to optimise capacity and customer service across domestic and export markets.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or similar industrial experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting and planning systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business systems.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• develop and execute production plans to deliver customer orders safely, efficiently and on time.
• lead and support frontline teams to achieve strong safety, quality and performance outcomes.
• coach and develop team capability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• drive operational reviews and improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and customer service.
• partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics teams to align production capacity with customer demand.
• use data and operational insights to solve problems, improve processes and drive sustainable results.

Skills

Manufacturing exp

Problem solving

Data analysis

MS Office

Stakeholder relations

Tools

Planning systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Planner to join our Welded Products team in Port Kembla. As part of BlueScope’s Australian Steel Products business, our operations support critical steelmaking processes that deliver high-quality products to domestic and export markets.

Reporting to the Welded Products Site Leader, this role is responsible for developing and managing production plans whilst optimising plant productivity and operational performance. This is a great opportunity for someone with planning, scheduling or manufacturing experience who enjoys solving complex problems, leading operational teams and influencing operational outcomes.

This role is a Day Shift role working Monday – Friday (Overtime Eligible).

What Will You Do?

As a valued leader within the team, you will be:

• develop and execute production plans to deliver customer orders safely, efficiently and on time.
• lead and support frontline teams to achieve strong safety, quality and performance outcomes.
• coach and develop team capability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• drive operational reviews and improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and customer service.
• partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics teams to align production capacity with customer demand.
• use data and operational insights to solve problems, improve processes and drive sustainable results.

More About You

You will be a proactive and organised professional with strong analytical and communication skills, along with:

• experience in manufacturing or a similar industrial environment
• proven problem-solving and process improvement capability
• experience working with data analysis, reporting and planning systems
• proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business systems
• the ability to build effective working relationships across multiple stakeholders

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.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.

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 us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Friday, 28th August 2026.