Maintenance Supervisor

Barossa Valley one weekend and the Yarra Valley the next? Bordertown, SA is located 270km’s from Adelaide and is sitting right next to the Victorian border.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and passionate Maintenance Supervisor at our Bordertown plant which is a five-day, sheep processing facility that also produces goat and mutton when in season. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join our dynamic, exciting organisation and enjoy the benefits and satisfaction in contributing to the continued growth and success of our business, with opportunities for further career development within our global organisation.

The successful individual should be prepared to show leadership qualities and provide support across the business to drive a culture of continuous improvement. Along with management and support to the Maintenance Team to ensure the attainment of production, quality, WHS and HR requirements and objectives. JBS Bordertown are leaders in safety and globally recognised for quality products.

This is a full time position with the potential to earn $80,000 – $100,000 or more with additional allowances and/or overtime. 

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Follow-up, progress and completion of all maintenance and engineering tasks on the plant
• Daily management of direct reports
• Initiation, implementation and completion of minor plant improvements
• Keeping management informed of maintenance and equipment related issues
• The rectification of equipment-related statutory requirements
• Maintain a safe work environment for tradespersons and operators
• Ensure immediate reaction to breakdowns and urgent work
• Monitor daily plant maintenance activities to ensure priorities are met
• Assist with planning and co-ordinating shutdown activities
• Liaison with operations personnel to ensure a high degree of availability and reliability of plant and equipment

About you:

• Mechanical or Electrical trade qualifications
• Experience in maintenance supervision or management
• Experience in a FMCG environment would be highly desirable
• The ability to plan, organise and control front line maintenance activities to optimize the use of available resources
• A thorough understanding of maintenance work management practices
• Good computer skills
• Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate staff
• Understanding of maintenance work planning and scheduling procedures
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem-solving 
• Sound knowledge of WHS regulations

Benefits include (but not limited to):

• Relocation support for the successful candidate
• Heavily discounted meat products
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private

What next?

If you’re passionate and want to be a part of the largest meat, pork and salmon producer in Australia, this opportunity may be for you. If you are self-motivated, this unique opportunity could be yours.