Site Supervisor

IXOM Pty Ltd; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stable full-time role

Structured onboarding

Clear internal career pathways

Flexible working arrangements where/if

Health & wellbeing programs

Inclusive, collaborative culture

Job summary

IXOM Pty Ltd seeks a Site Supervisor to lead daily operations at the Port Kembla site in NSW. You will oversee production, maintenance and contractor activities, driving safety, quality and continuous improvement across shift teams.

You bring 5+ years in manufacturing or industrial processing, strong leadership and contractor coordination, and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment. A current Driver’s Licence is required, with a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in manufacturing or industrial processing environments.
• Experience leading frontline operational teams and coordinating contractor activities.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Must hold a current Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Operations oversight

Contractor coordination

Safety & compliance

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate III in Process Plant Operations

Job description

Why Join IXOM?

• Leadership opportunity with genuine operational impact.
• Stable, established business with a strong safety culture.
• Diverse role covering production, maintenance and contractor management.
• Career development opportunities within a leading industrial organisation.
• Be part of a team committed to safety, integrity and operational excellence

Key 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.

Who are we looking for?

Ideally, you'll bring:

• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing, industrial processing or similar operations environments.
• Experience leading or supervising frontline operational teams.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating operational and contractor activities.
• Sound understanding of safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Highly regarded:

• Certificate III in Process Plant Operations or similar.

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Benefits at IXOM

• Competitive salary aligned to market and experience
• Stable, full‑time role within a global organisation
• Structured onboarding and transition support
• Clear internal career pathways
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• An inclusive, collaborative and values‑driven culture

Our Process

At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.