Operations Supervisor

Glencore; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Residential Mount Isa posting

12-hour rotating day/night shifts

Career progression and development

Employee benefits program

Job summary

Glencore Mount Isa Mines is seeking a Supervisor for Smelter Operations in the Lead Smelter's Sinter Plant. This hands-on leadership role manages a crew day-to-day to ensure safe, reliable production and efficient operations within a busy processing environment.

You will lead approximately nine operators, plan shift operations, coach the team, and work with other departments to meet production requirements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience in mining, processing, manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Proven ability to lead a blue-collar workforce.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 and workplace inspections.
• Coach and develop team members for high performance.
• Identify and resolve operational issues and support improvements.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet production requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Problem-solving

Team management

Education

S1/S2/S3 qualifications

Job description

Supervisor – Smelter Operations | Glencore Mount Isa Mines

Lead a high-performing operations crew within Glencore's Lead Smelter, supporting safe, reliable and efficient Sinter Plant operations.

Why Join Glencore?

• Residential Mount Isa position with a 4-on, 4-off rotating day and night roster.
• Lead a crew of approximately nine operators in a critical processing environment.
• Join one of Australia's largest and most complex mining and processing operations.

About the Opportunity

Stellar Recruitment is proud to partner with Glencore Mount Isa Mines to recruit a Supervisor - Smelter Operations within the Lead Smelter's Sinter Plant.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the day-to-day performance of a crew, ensuring safe and efficient operations while supporting production requirements.

You don't need previous Sinter Plant experience or a metallurgical background. Glencore is open to experienced supervisors from mining, mineral processing, manufacturing, heavy industry and similar production environments, particularly those with exposure to fixed plant and materials handling.

Key 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.

About You

• 3-5 years' supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience in mining, processing, manufacturing, heavy industry or a 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.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Residential Mount Isa position with a 4-on, 4-off roster.
• 12-hour rotating day and night shifts.
• Return home each day.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Access to Glencore's employee benefits and rewards programs.

Please note: Candidates must be able to reside in Mt Isa.

If you're an experienced operational supervisor looking to join a globally recognised mining and metals company, we'd love to hear from you.