By-Products / Rendering Supervisor

About Us

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon.

Located 35km west of Toowoomba, the JBS Beef City Plant is part of the Beef City integrated feedlot, processing and farming facility. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimising stress and transportation costs, while simultaneously improving eating quality – one of only two in southern hemisphere. Specialising in grain-fed beef production, the plant employs approximately 950 employees with a current processing capacity of 1000 cattle per day and has a strong reputation for producing high quality grain fed beef for key domestic and international customers.

About the Role

JBS Beef City is currently recruiting a By-Products / Rendering Supervisor to join the team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will organise labour to carry out the daily functions of the Rendering Department, and ensure the use of rendering equipment to process animal by-product materials for the production of tallow, grease, blood meal, and high-protein bone meal.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Organising transport and follow up sales for maximum utilisation of existing storage facilities
• Monitoring procedures within the Plant to ensure maximum recovery of by-products is achieved
• Completing and utilising employee performance reports for the control of labour
• Reading and signing all relevant recording forms on a daily basis noting corrective actions where appropriate
• Recording and supplying information to the payroll office of daily manning levels and overtime worked
• Reporting and following up on any maintenance requirements to keep the rendering plant in efficient operating condition
• Maintaining a hygienic standard in the work environment which ensures criteria for product safety is met

About You

• Previous experience in the meat industry essential
• Previous experience in a leadership position highly regarded including
• Experience with training team members
• Ability to implement changes as required to ensure a department is functioning efficiently and economically
• Excellent communication, delegation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstratable problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety, and quality assurance
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills, specifically within Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to respond calmly in difficult situations whilst maintaining a strong customer service focus
• Exceptional ability to prioritise and multi-task
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment

Why work for JBS Australia?

At JBS Australia, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their growth – both at work and beyond. Our team members enjoy:

• Heavily discounted JBS products to help feed your family for less
• Exclusive retail discounts with leading national partners
• Discounted health insurance to support your wellbeing
• Ongoing leadership and career development opportunities to help you grow and progress

Interested? Apply now!