Mechanical Team Leader - Bathurst (20272)

Culture and Benefits

Simplot Australia is a food manufacturing and agriculture business encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood, and sauce operations that supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand's major retail and food service customers. As a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, we are focused on creating food Australians and New Zealanders love by maximising value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include the likes of Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko. We have five manufacturing sites in Australia and six sales sites and employ almost 2000 people across these operations. We are an integral part of the global J.R. Simplot Company.

About Our Role

An exciting opportunity exists for the permanent full-time position of Mechanical Team Leader at our Bathurst food manufacturing facility. Simplot Bathurst is referred to as “The Home of Edgell”, being the original birthplace of the well-loved Australian brand. A large investment of $100 million has recently been made at the site, transforming it into a frozen vegetable centre of excellence, enabling increased production capacity, and ultimately help boost local and export volumes.

 

Reporting to the Area Maintenance Manager, this permanent day shift Mon-Fri role will coordinate planned maintenance activities, provide continuous improvement support and provide coverage for other Mechanical Team Leaders where required. This role will also involve leading a team of tradespeople (incl. shift & day work Fitters + apprentices & casual / contract labour) to meet the site’s production and maintenance schedules in order to optimise plant reliability, minimise costs and improve employee safety. The Mechanical Team Leader may also be required to coordinate external resources for the completion of critical work.

What You Will Do

• Lead a mechanical maintenance team where required to ensure that KPI targets are continuously met and implement corrective actions (if necessary).


• Coordinate and supervise the safe and effective execution of planned maintenance work in accordance with the maintenance schedule.


• Respond to un-planned emergency breakdowns in a timely manner, whilst ensuring compliance to company OHS&E procedures, such as JHA, Take 5, special permit requirements etc


• Collaborate with the Maintenance Planners and production department to coordinate and supervise the execution of ‘opportunity’ work activities in addition to providing technical input and support


• Ensure that work undertaken by team members is completed to the highest levels of safety, efficiency and quality of workmanship


• Arrange contractors to provide services where required


• Participate and contribute to, site continuous improvement (CI) activities


• Assist with the preparation of contract documents, service agreements, calling of tenders and on site supervision of contract labour as required by the Area Maintenance Manager.


• Contribute to the site’s reliability strategy by providing technical inputs to maintenance planning, scheduling and execution the relevant technical knowledge to assist with strategic decision making relating to maintenance planning, scheduling and execution.

About You

• Possess a 100% commitment to health, safety & wellbeing in the workplace


• ​​​​​​​Hold an Mechanical trade qualification (Fitting Trade).


• Possess a high degree of technical competency in regard to industrial mechanical activities.


• Demonstrated experience in leading a diverse team of mechanical staff within a manufacturing environment (preferably FMCG).


• Understanding of CMMS packages (MEX / SAP will be advantageous)


• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing methodology.


• Ability to liaise with a wide group of stakeholders from the Maintenance, Engineering and Production departments in addition to site management and external stakeholders.


• Strong problem-solving acumen.


• Skilled in communication with a diverse demographic of stakeholders.


• Knowledge of industry and legislated standards and regulation.

The Perks

• Generous hourly rates + allowances (where applicable)


• Income Protection Insurance


• Fully supplied and laundered uniform + boots + PPE


• Development opportunities with a supportive team environment


• Company provided on-site soft tissue specialist appointments


• On-site parking
  
  
  
   

Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).



APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 17th NOVEMBER - Simplot reserve the right to commence recruitment activities prior to advert closing date.