Maintenance Supervisor

About the Role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor, with a high-performance mindset, to join our management team at our Longford plant, located 15 mins from Launceston, Tasmania.

Reporting to the Plant Engineer this role forms an integral part of the engineering and maintenance team and responsible for leading a team of trades supporting the engineering/maintenance function. Your well-honed technical, plant operational and leadership skills will be fundamental to your candidacy, however success in this role requires a demonstration of leadership skills necessary in sustaining a culture of high performance, safety, team retention/development & continuous improvement.

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 are leaders in safety and globally recognised for quality products.

RESPONSIBILTIES BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Follow-up, progress and completion of all maintenance tasks on the plant
• Daily management of direct reports
• Initiation, implementation and completion of minor plant improvements
• Clear communication of maintenance and equipment related issues
• Management of contractors and specialist technicians
• Maintain a safe work environment for tradespersons and operators
• Monitor daily plant maintenance activities to ensure priorities are met
• Ensure immediate reaction to breakdowns and urgent work
• Liaise with operations personnel to ensure a high degree of availability and reliability of plant and equipment

KEY CRITERIA:

• Mechanical or Electrical trade qualifications preferred.
• 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
• Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate staff
• Good computer skills including CMMS (SAP preference)
• Understanding of maintenance work planning and scheduling procedures
• Strong capability to utilise problem solving tools such as PDCA, ‘5 Whys’ and KPIs to drive an outcome.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem-solving
• Sound knowledge of WHS regulation

What next?

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

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please Racheal Pulford, HR Manger (racheal.pulford@jbssa.com.au or 03 6397 0139)

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