Area Leader Chillers

JBS Australia’s Southern Division, headquartered in Melbourne, has the largest multi-species processing facility in Australia, processing beef, sheep, and goats. JBS Southern processing facilities have access to all major international markets, providing our livestock suppliers with a range of markets and brand opportunities.

At JBS, we foster a positive and inclusive culture that values diversity and teamwork. We are committed to your professional growth, offering robust career development opportunities within one of the world's most respected organisations.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Beef Chillers Area Leader to join our Brooklyn Plant. Working in a hand‑on capacity, you will provide guidance, leadership, and mentoring to our Chillers team while driving initiatives that enhance our high standards of safety, quality, and animal welfare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the beef chillers area to ensure efficient carcass flow and optimal product temperature management.
• Assist the Beef Shift Supervisor in coordinating, organising, and managing shift activities.
• Ensure compliance with all workplace health and safety regulations, food safety requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor product quality, chilling performance, and inventory accuracy throughout the process.
• Train, mentor, and supervise team members to build capability and improve performance.
• Collaborate closely with Slaughter, Boning and Quality Assurance teams to maintain seamless workflow.
• Maintain accurate records, temperature logs, batch tracking, and performance reports.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong drive for operational excellence.

You’ll bring to the table;

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within the beef or meat processing industry.
• Strong knowledge of chiller operations, carcass management, and food safety standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Are you ready to be part of the 3rd largest Food & Beverage company in the world (just behind Nestle & Pepsi!) and have the opportunity to shape the future of our Operations strategy, working closely with leaders across the region?

We want to hear from you!