Site Supervisor - Underground

About the role

Orica is looking for a Site Supervisor for the Cobar/North Parkes region in New South Wales. This permanent role works on a 5 days on / 2 days off roster and reports to the Territory Manager. You will lead onsite Orica teams, plant and ancillary equipment to deliver services in line with customer agreements, regulatory requirements and Orica standards, while driving safety leadership, customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with SHES requirements, regulatory obligations, site procedures and Permit to Work processes.
• Manage day-to-day operations across the Cobar and North Parkes region so that products and services are delivered safely, efficiently and reliably.
• Build and maintain customer relationships, manage service commitments and contract KPIs, and identify opportunities to add value.
• Lead, coach and develop site teams through training, performance management, succession planning and employee engagement.
• Coordinate people, equipment, inventory and site resources, supporting budgeting, cost control and continuous improvement.
• Maintain compliance through audits, inspections, inventory management, preventative maintenance programs, training records and regulatory reporting.
• Support operational projects, including the current 4D trial activities at North Parkes, and implement Orica's SHES, CHECKPOINT and Quality programs.

Required profile

• Leadership experience in mining, mining services, manufacturing, construction, logistics, resources or another safety-critical operational environment.
• Commitment to safety leadership, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to build trusted customer relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating operational resources.
• Planning, organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills, and effective communication with employees, customers, contractors and regulators.

Required skills

• Current and valid driver's licence.
• Proficiency with business systems, including Microsoft Office.