Plant Services Superintendent: Potline Excellence & Safety

Tomago Aluminium; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with Annual Incenti

16 weeks paid parental leave

Free onsite gym facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite free parking & canteen

Growth and development

Job summary

Tomago Aluminium is seeking an experienced Plant Services Superintendent - Potline Services to lead a critical portfolio underpinning the smelter’s performance. You will guide a team of Supervisors and crews in pot relining, shell exchange, ladle cleaning and related services, while ensuring safety, reliability and cost-effective outcomes.

Reporting to the Plant Services Manager, you’ll drive continuous improvement, develop frontline leaders and manage contracts, budgets and supplier

Qualifications

• Experience leading operations in heavy industrial environments.
• Proven ability to develop frontline leaders and drive improvements.
• Strong contractor management and budget oversight experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion safety culture while driving continuous improvement.
• Develop and mentor a team of Shift Supervisors for operational excellence.
• Provide leadership for pot relining, shell exchange, ladle cleaning and related services.
• Own and manage Plant Services contracts, commercial performance, and contractor relationships.
• Optimise resources, systems and processes for safe, efficient outcomes.
• Drive cost control and productivity improvements across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and technical teams to enhance performance.
• Manage budgets and employee relations to maintain a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Operational excellence

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Safety leadership

Contract management

Communication

Education

Engineering qualification

Trade qualification

Postgraduate business qualification

Formal leadership training

Tools

SAP or similar systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tomago Aluminium is seeking an experienced Plant Services Superintendent - Potline Services to lead a critical portfolio underpinning the smelter’s performance. You will guide a team of Supervisors and crews in pot relining, shell exchange, ladle cleaning and related services, while ensuring safety, reliability and cost-effective outcomes.

Reporting to the Plant Services Manager, you’ll drive continuous improvement, develop frontline leaders and manage contracts, budgets and supplier