Operations Supervisor (Afternoon Shift)

Austadiums; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Real Deals

Job summary

BlueScope Distribution is seeking an Operations Supervisor (Afternoon Shift) based in Eagle Farm, QLD. You will lead a 2:00pm–10:00pm shift of about 17 staff across warehousing, dispatch and processing, ensuring safety, quality and timely customer delivery.

In this permanent full-time role, you’ll actively engage on the floor, support sections as needed, and contribute to a profit share program along with health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing teams in an operational environment.
• Experience across warehousing and dispatch operations.
• Strong dispatch and load planning experience.
• Knowledge of load restraint requirements.
• Proficient in using operational systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to translate priorities into actionable tasks for the team.
• Excellent communication and collaborative leadership skills.
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing of the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the afternoon shift team across warehousing, dispatch and processing operations.
• Oversee dispatch and load planning activities to support safe, efficient and on-time customer deliveries.
• Provide clear direction, coaching and support to build capability and confidence across the team.
• Maintain oversight of daily operational performance, including shift and MARS reporting.
• Coordinate with Leading Hand and broader team to align priorities and deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency and performance.
• Ensure safe loading practices and load restraint requirements are followed.
• Remain hands-on on the floor and support the team when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Warehousing operations

Dispatch planning

Load restraint knowledge

Operational systems & reporting

Clear communication

Safety focus

Team development

Tools

ERP/operational systems

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

BlueScope Distribution is looking for an Operations Supervisor (Afternoon Shift) to join the team based in Eagle Farm, QLD. BlueScope Distribution is a single-source provider of product, processing and service solutions in steel and aluminium product. The business supports customers in a variety of industries and works with them to help deliver projects on time and to specification. BlueScope Distribution supports its customers by helping them find the freedom to do what they do best.

In this key leadership role, you’ll oversee an afternoon shift team of approximately 17 employees across our warehousing, dispatch and processing operations. With production levels continuing to grow and a number of newer team members within the operation, you’ll provide strong day-to-day leadership, build capability across the team and ensure safety, quality and customer delivery remain at the forefront.

While your primary focus will be leading the operation and your people, you’ll remain connected to activities on the floor and step in to support areas such as picking and loading when required.

The is a permanent full-time position, working Monday to Friday, with typical hours of 2:00pm – 10:00pm, allowing for a great work/life balance. Enjoy an attractive salary package and participation in our annual profit share program (bonus), along with access to health and wellbeing initiatives, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Real Deals, and ongoing learning, support and training.

What Will You Do?

With a strong focus on safety, people and operational performance, you will:

• lead and support the afternoon shift team across warehousing, dispatch and processing operations
• oversee dispatch and load planning activities to support safe, efficient and on-time customer deliveries
• provide clear direction, coaching and support to build capability and confidence across the team
• maintain oversight of daily operational performance, including shift and MARS reporting
• work closely with the Leading Hand and broader operational team to coordinate priorities and deliverables
• identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency and operational performance
• ensure safe loading practices and load restraint requirements are consistently maintained
• remain connected to day-to-day operations and provide hands-on support to the team when required

More About You

You’re a safety-focused and people-oriented leader who enjoys creating an environment where teams can perform at their best. You will bring:

• demonstrated experience leading and developing teams within an operational environment
• experience across warehousing and dispatch operations
• strong dispatch and load planning experience
• knowledge and practical exposure to load restraint requirements
• strong computer literacy and confidence working with operational systems and reporting
• the ability to translate operational priorities into clear actions for your team
• strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others

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 www.bluescope.com/auscareers

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Sunday 22 November 2026