Fabrication/Loadout Foreperson

About Us

JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is the largest and most respected meat and food processor in Australia with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added products. Our Northern division operates five beef processing plants across Queensland and Northern NSW, producing more than 400,000 tonnes of beef products every year.

Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville Plant 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 plant employs approximately 500 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day, operating 5 days per week.

About the Role

JBS Townsville is currently recruiting a Loadout/ Fabrication Foreperson to join our Townsville Processing Facility in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor, you will play a key part in leading and supporting the team. You'll help keep things running smoothly, making sure we hit our production goals, maintain high standards in quality and safety, and support our people along the way.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, engaging, motivating and supporting your team, including training, performance, conflict resolution and fostering a positive work environment
• Supervising all aspects of the Fabrication Room
• Ensuring compliance with all WH&S and Environmental regulations
• Ensuring compliance with Quality Assurance and FSQA programmes and processes
• Ensuring revenue maximisation and cost control
• Ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures
• Ensuring timely and accurate record keeping and information/paperwork flow
• Actively participating in workplace projects
• Living by the JBS Values

About You

• Previous leadership experience in a similar food manufacturing/processing environment
• Demonstrated commitment to meeting all requirements in relation to food safety, people safety, maintenance and enhancement of brand integrity
• High level of integrity and a professional work attitude
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Sound technical knowledge of meat processing including product flow and manning requirements
• Proven leadership and supervisory capabilities
• Highly developed time management skills including prioritising and multi-tasking

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Access to heavily discounted JBS products
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Private 
• Long-term, stable employment
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Interested? Apply now!