Operations Superintendent - Electrolysis

Tomago Aluminium; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Parental leave

Onsite gym

Canteen

Assistance program

Leadership development

Job summary

Tomago Aluminium is seeking an experienced Operations Superintendent to lead a major production department at our aluminium smelter. The role reports to the Department Manager and focuses on safe, reliable and efficient operations while developing leadership capability across the team.

You will champion a strong safety culture, drive performance metrics, coach frontline supervisors and align priorities with departmental and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in heavy industry or processing environments.
• Demonstrated safety leadership and risk management.
• Strong coaching and people development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety culture and lead by example.
• Drive performance across production, quality, cost and reliability.
• Lead, coach and develop frontline supervisors and teams.
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to optimise plant performance.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage operational budgets and cost performance.
• Support employee engagement and workforce capability.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Leadership qualifications

Job description

Operations Superintendent - Electrolysis

About the role

Tomago Aluminium is Australia's largest aluminium smelter and one of the Hunter region's largest employers.

Following recently securing our long-term future, we are entering an exciting new chapter focused on investment, operational excellence and building the workforce capability needed for the years ahead.

We are seeking an experienced Operations Superintendent to lead a major production department within our smelter.

Reporting to the Department Manager, you will play a key leadership role in shaping operational performance across a large and complex area of the business. You'll lead through others, developing capability in your leadership team while driving safe, reliable and efficient operations.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity where your ability to influence culture, develop people and improve operational performance will directly contribute to Tomago's continued success.

Key responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture and lead by example
• Drive performance across production, quality, cost and reliability measures
• Lead, coach and develop frontline Shift Supervisors and operational teams
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability teams to optimise plant performance
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage operational budgets and cost performance
• Support employee engagement, workforce capability and people leadership outcomes
• Align operational priorities with departmental and business objectives

About you

You are a confident and capable leader who can build high-performing teams while delivering strong operational results.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven leadership experience within heavy industry, manufacturing, mining, energy or processing environments
• Demonstrated success improving operational performance and team capability
• Strong coaching and leadership skills with a genuine passion for developing people
• A solid track record of safety leadership and risk management
• Experience driving continuous improvement, problem solving and operational excellence
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative leadership style aligned with our values of Teamwork, Achieve and Care

Desirable qualifications

• Engineering or related tertiary qualification
• Formal leadership, business or management qualifications

Why Tomago Aluminium

We're one of Australia's largest aluminium smelters, with more than 40 years of success and a clear focus on the future.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're building a culture that values Teamwork, Achievement and Care, where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow.

You'll join a business that is investing in its operations, its people and more sustainable ways of working- offering you real opportunity to make an impact.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary + Annual Incentive Program
• Flexible working options, including 9-day fortnight
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (primary caregiver)
• Free onsite gym, parking and canteen
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Ongoing leadership development opportunities
• A supportive, team-based culture focused on continuous improvement
• The opportunity to shape the future of a critical operational area within a business investing in long-term success

Tomago Aluminium is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome applications from people of all genders, cultures, abilities and lived experiences.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing, in accordance with our Fitness for Work policy.