Maintenance Supervisor | Kilcoy

ABOUT US

As a rapidly growing world-class organisation with a global footprint spanning every step of the food journey – join us to create food the world loves to eat!

Our people are innovative, with a diversity of expertise, working together with our customers to create value at every opportunity.

We are constantly looking for problem solvers who combine creativity with passion in our quest in to deliver fresh, natural, and convenient food solutions across the globe. 

Your future in food starts here | Maintenance Supervisor

THE OPPORTUNITY

To supervise and lead the Maintenance team activities for the relevant shift. Deliver reactive and preventative maintenance support to ensure the plant has minimal lost time due to mechanical fault/failure and achieve optimal use of current and future mechanical assets.

About the role

Location: Kilcoy

ABOUT YOU

• Direct experience in a manufacturing operation, especially meat processing
• A proven successful management record in leading a repair and preventative maintenance team.
• Computer literacy skills, including Word, Citec.
• Experience in MEX or a similar CMMS
• Demonstrated capability in effective Contractor management and coordination.
• Ability to work through change, drive continuous improvement initiatives and have exceptional communication, negotiation, technical and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of and experience in management of refrigeration, waste water, steam generation and environmental technology.
• A proven record of driving safety compliance and culture, including but not limited to,  Forklift operations, EWP, working at heights and Confined space training.
• Preventative maintenance system experience.

YOUR RESPONSILBITIES

• Supervising and leading the Maintenance team activities
• Delivering preventative and reactive maintenance support
• Ensuring the plant has minimal lost time due to mechanical fault/failure
• Achieve optimal use of current and future mechanical assets
• Administering shift resources appropriately
• Working closely with all production managers, other supervisors to deliver quality outcomes
• Commitment to the business and the ability to positively react to situations as they may arise, whilst finding the best solution
• Maximising employee health and safety

QUALIFICATIONS

• Trade Qualifications with at least five (5) years relevant experience
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership and technical skills. 
• Experience at a supervisory level, with at least 3 years’ experience managing a team of tradespersons.
• Ability to react and prioritize breakdown situations in a production environment which requires downtime to be minimised.
• Current driver's license

BENEFITS

• Access to discounted premium meat
• An organisation where cultural diversity is celebrated
• Salary Continuation Insurance cover
• Access to discounted health insurance

This is a long-term career opportunity, working for an enterprise business with Corporate Offices on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.  We have recorded business growth of 20% year on year with sales in excess of $1.8 billion.  We are committed to building a work environment that fosters an agile plus flexible workplace and where employee wellbeing is paramount.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are looking to join a company that promotes innovation, is a leader in industry and champions success, then apply now.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make every effort to select the best qualified individual for the job based on job related qualifications and experiences. Some of the information we collect via your application form and resume is “personal” information as defined by the Privacy Act. All information provided via your application form and resume is treated as confidential.