Assistant Plant Manager

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 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville processing facility is JBS Australia’s most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The facility employs approximately 430 employees and processes approximately 900 head per day, operating 4 days/week.

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Competitive salary + performance based annual bonus 
• Access to novated leasing options
• Heavily discounted meat products
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
• Ongoing leadership training and career development opportunities

About the Role

In conjunction with the Plant Manager, the Assistant Manager will provide efficient and effective planning, organising, control and direction through the production team and other stakeholders in order to maximise returns. The Assistant Manager will ensure the team delivers safe production of quality product in accordance with the JBS standards, as well as a safe workplace for all, with an engaged team living the JBS culture and values.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the site production leaders to ensure a safe workplace
• Continuing to build the JBS culture and ensure the JBS values underpin all business decisions
• Motivating staff through feedback, training and the creation of an environment which promotes job satisfaction
• Supervising operational activities and control costs to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Ensuring all food safety and customer requirements are met
• Participating in planning future development strategies to achieve company goals and objectives including preparation of capital expenditure requests
• Ensuring operational activities comply with statutory obligations
• Ensuring the plant is in a state of readiness for each day’s operation
• Partnering with the HR team to build strategies on employee engagement
• Ensuring company assets are maintained in an acceptable manner
• Being aware of and maintaining good industrial relations as per the relevant legislation, modern award and local Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA)
• Actively participating in the resolution of conflicts and disputes to create good working relationships amongst all personnel
• Providing regular feedback on operational performance to management and direct reports
• Liaising with production controller on a regular basis regarding production matters
• Assume the responsibilities of the Plant Manager in the absence of the Plant Manager
• Participating in the yearly HR cycle and employee feedback processes.
• Other duties as directed from the senior leadership team

About You

• Relevant industry experience (ideally 5+ years) in a senior supervisory position gained from working at the JBS or similar organisation
• Tertiary Qualifications in business, engineering or related discipline advantageous though not required
• Demonstrated proficiency in communications, delegations and supervisory skills with strong interpersonal skills
• Must be prepared to undertake further training to upskill as required
• Demonstrated computer literacy in excel, word and outlook
• Ability to respond calmly in difficult situations maintaining a strong customer service focus
• Exceptional ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment
• Ability to takes other's perspective's into consideration
• Energetic, passionate and enthusiastic with a demonstrated focus on system improvement

Interested? APPLY NOW!

If you have any queries regarding this opportunity, please email Melinda Weir (Talent & Community Engagement Specialist) – melinda.weir@jbssa.com.au