WNH Shift Supervisor

New Zealand Steel, a wholly owned subsidiary of BlueScope, manufactures and markets a range of flat rolled steel products for the building, construction, manufacturing and agricultural sectors.  You may know us for our flagship COLORSTEEL® brand.

Our Waikato North Head Mine Site is seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor to join our team in a permanent leadership role. Located on the stunning west coast of Auckland, this is an opportunity to combine hands-on operational leadership with the backing and stability of a major New Zealand manufacturer.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, you'll lead and support production teams to safely achieve operational and production targets across the site.

This is a varied and rewarding leadership role where you'll work closely with operators, maintenance personnel, and site leadership to drive performance, improve efficiency, and foster a strong safety culture.

Working a 4-shift rotating roster of 12-hour shifts (42 hours per week), you'll enjoy a structured roster that provides regular extended time off while playing a key role in keeping our operation running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production teams to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable operations
• Coordinate operational activities to meet production and slurry pumping schedules
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across plant and mining operations
• Coach, mentor, and develop team capability
• Build strong working relationships across operational and support functions
• Promote and maintain a positive, safety-first culture
• Monitor operational performance and respond effectively to changing priorities

About You

You are a people-focused leader with operational experience in a heavy industrial environment. You enjoy leading teams, solving problems, and creating a positive and productive workplace culture.

What you will bring:

• Experience leading teams within mining, quarrying, manufacturing, processing, utilities, ports, or other heavy industrial environments
• Strong operational leadership and decision-making capability
• Experience working with mobile equipment and plant operations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive approach and ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• A full New Zealand driver's licence
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental performance

A B Grade Quarry Manager Certificate would be advantageous but is not essential.

Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you're an experienced operational leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

What we can offer

Being part of the BlueScope brand makes us a strong and successful global company offering connections throughout the world and providing access to resources and tools from the wider business. We believe our people are our strength and embrace diversity and inclusion as we aim to have the right people in the right roles to move us into the future.

We have opportunities for learning and development, unique work location, onsite medical centre, free parking, an excellent remuneration package and a supportive team environment.

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