Branch Manager

Job description:

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 InfraBuild Recycling business.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Branch Manager is responsible for overseeing business objectives and strategies of the production operations across the Mackay site to optimise production efficiency and improve safety performance through the maintenance of standards, process control and problem solving.

The Mackay Branch Manager is a critical operational control role, accountable for stabilising performance, enforcing standards, and driving safety, communication, and accountability across Ferrous and Non-Ferrous operations in the yard. The role bridges strategy and execution to deliver consistent, safe, and sustainable operations. The position provides a platform to strengthen operational discipline, maintenance alignment, production coordination and safety leadership across the recycling operation.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and inspire a team of supervisors and operational employees across a busy, high-volume recycling facility
• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring every employee and contractor returns home safely each day
• Oversee day-to-day site operations, balancing production, maintenance, logistics, and customer requirements
• Drive performance against production, cost, and operational targets while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Trading, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to optimise material flow and maximise site efficiency
• Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and performance leadership
• Take ownership of site profitability, asset utilisation, and operational excellence across the branch

You will be rewarded with:

• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Remote living allowance
• Career development opportunities within a large national organisation
• Participation in quarterly incentive program
• Collaborative, supportive safety focused team environment
• Full time permanent role with paid personal leave and 4 weeks annual leave per year

Primary Benefits:

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

• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.

• 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
• Flexible vehicle options - Novated leasing options available, providing a tax-effective way to finance and manage your vehicle
• Invest in your development - Access to learning platforms and development opportunities to support your career growth

What you will bring:

• Qualifications in Safety and business and/or operations management highly regarded
• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, processing, mining, recycling, logistics, or a similar operational environment
• Strong safety leadership experience and commitment to fostering a positive safety culture
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational performance, manage priorities, and deliver results
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills with a focus on continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels

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 Recycling collects and processes scrap to supply our steelmaking operations and global markets.

With a national network of sites, we play a critical role in Australia's circular steel system, turning scrap into new steel and supporting more efficient, lower embodied carbon construction.

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.