Supervisor jobs in Newcastle NSW

About the role

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our Mesh business.

Reporting to the Operations Manager and based at our Mayfield campus, you will lead day shift operations, ensuring the safe, efficient and cost-effective production of reinforcing steel products. You will be responsible for delivering production, quality and DIFOT outcomes while leading a large manufacturing team, driving a strong safety culture and ensuring employees are set up for success through effective workforce planning, training and performance management.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and coordinate day shift production activities to achieve safety, quality, productivity and customer service targets.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through visible leadership, audits, housekeeping standards and compliance with site procedures.
• Manage workforce planning, leave, training, development and performance to optimise team capability and engagement.
• Monitor production performance, inventory and scrap levels to maximise efficiency and minimise waste.
• Partner with maintenance, planning and despatch teams to ensure customer requirements are delivered on time and in full.
• Maintain accurate production, payroll and training records using business systems including SAP.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance and reliability.

You will be rewarded with:

• Leadership opportunity within a critical manufacturing operation
• Day shift roster providing work-life balance and schedule stability
• A collaborative and supportive team environment that values safety and continuous improvement

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
• Invest in your development - Access to learning platforms and development opportunities to support your career growth

What you will bring:

• Experience supervising production teams within a safety-focused manufacturing, logistics or industrial environment.
• Proven people leadership experience, including workforce planning, performance management, coaching and employee development.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver operational outcomes.
• Track record of meeting customer service expectations through effective production planning and execution.
• Hands-on leadership style, high level of accountability and confidence working across shop floor and administrative responsibilities.

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
• Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build your own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

InfraBuild Mesh manufactures reinforcing mesh across multiple Australian facilities, supplying construction projects at scale.

With rod sourced from our own steelmaking operations, we offer a fully integrated, locally produced solution with consistent quality and supply.

How to apply

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.