Site Operations Leader: Safety, Production & Maintenance

IXOM; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stable, full-time role

Structured onboarding

Clear internal career pathways

Flexible working arrangements

Health, wellbeing and employee support

Inclusive, collaborative culture

Job summary

IXOM Port Kembla is seeking a hands-on Site Operations Leader to drive safe, compliant and efficient manufacturing and maintenance activities. You will supervise production and maintenance teams, coordinate contractor work, and uphold SHEQ standards across the site.

In this role you will run plant operations from automated control systems, blend raw materials, execute pre-start checks, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while managing priorities in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing or industrial processing environments.
• Experience leading frontline operational teams.
• Sound understanding of safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety-first culture across site operations.
• Coordinate daily manufacturing, terminal and dispatch activities.
• Supervise, coach and support Process Operators.
• Conduct pre-start meetings, workplace inspections and safety observations.
• Coordinate maintenance works, shutdown activities and contractor management.
• Monitor plant performance and resolve operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with permits, risk assessments and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain operational, production and quality documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Skills

5+ years' experience

Team leadership

Contractor coordination

Safety & compliance

Problem-solving

Prioritization in fast-paced ops

Driver's Licence

Education

Certificate III in Process Plant Operations or similar

Maritime Security Identification Card

Job description

IXOM Port Kembla is seeking a hands-on Site Operations Leader to drive safe, compliant and efficient manufacturing and maintenance activities. You will supervise production and maintenance teams, coordinate contractor work, and uphold SHEQ standards across the site.

In this role you will run plant operations from automated control systems, blend raw materials, execute pre-start checks, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while managing priorities in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.