Process Technical Lead

BlueScope; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal coating manufacturer in Port Kembla is seeking a Process Technical Lead to manage product quality and output in the Metal Coating Department. You will work closely with operators to ensure excellence in production and foster teamwork across departments. Required qualifications include a degree in engineering and experience in heavy industry. This full-time position offers opportunities for growth, support for safety, and access to various employee benefits. Applications close on October 28th, 2025.

Benefits

14% superannuation

Annual profit share plan

Access to health & wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience working in a heavy industry operational process or technical environment.
• Ability to make calculated decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of coordinating technical projects and influencing outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support product quality through process improvements.
• Foster teamwork between operations, development, and maintenance.
• Provide technical support on MCL ZINCALUME lines.

Skills

Technical experience

Process analysis skills

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualifications in engineering

Job description

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe successful and well.Were leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society today and in the future. Were proud of brands like COLORBOND steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges andstadiums.

The Opportunity

Our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for a Process Technical Lead in our Metal Coating Department based in our Springhill Manufacturing facility . As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.

The Metal Coating Lines (MCL) manufactures and supplies metal coated products for building pre-painted distribution and manufacturing applications. As the Process Technical Lead youll provide technical support to the ZINCALUME lines and services by overseeing the product quality and output and ensuring they meet customer requirements.

In this essential role you will grow and develop both technically and as a leader focusing on working closely with the shift teams on the continuous production reliability and quality of our products. When you join our team we offer a 14% superannuation option an annual profit share plan (bonus) access to a number of health & wellbeing initiatives including such as our EAP provider and fitness passport.

What Will You Do

Working closely with operators and Process Leaders to manage product output whilst building effective relationships both internally and externally you will :

• support product quality through process improvements and ensuring product standards
• foster teamwork between shift operations technical process development and maintenance
• coordinate development strategies for improved process control
• provide technical support on MCL ZINCALUME lines and striving for business improvements and manufacturing excellence
• coach mentor and develop the team to enhance capabilities

More About You

With your technical experience and ability to make calculated decisions while working in a fast-paced environment you will bring :

• tertiary qualifications in engineering (ie. Chemical materials mechanical etc.)
• experience working in a similar heavy industry - operational process or technical environment
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
• a high level of process analysis skills and the ability to interpret this into technical solutions
• an ability to coordinate technical projects and work seamlessly with other departments to influence outcomes

Why BlueScope

As were 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 youll :

• 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 others 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.

Were 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.

Its 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 Tuesday October 28th 2025.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1