Assistant Production Manager

• Earn a competitive salary of $120,000 - $145,000 AUD p.a. including superannuation, and enjoy a range of generous benefits
• Relocation assistance available to help you make this vibrant coastal community your new home
• Permanent full-time position with opportunities for training and development
• Home every night with 5 weeks of annual leave

Located in tropical North Queensland where a unique lifestyle can be blended with a progressive business, Mackay is home to Australia’s second largest sugar milling company, Mackay Sugar. With more than 140 years of experience in raw sugar production and employing up to 800 people seasonally, Mackay Sugar is an iconic Australian brand that contributes significantly to our economy and community.

A member of the Nordzucker Group since 2019, Mackay Sugar is undergoing an exciting period of change and growth. Nordzucker is one of the leading sugar manufacturers in Europe and brings a network of global ideas, innovation, and opportunities to Mackay Sugar.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Assistant Production Manager to join our team in Mackay, QLD.

As our Assistant Production Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation of our manufacturing processes. Reporting directly to the Production Superintendent, you’ll provide technical assistance to the production team and oversee various responsibilities to ensure operational efficiencies and quality control.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Managing site production measurable systems and processes
• Providing technical assistance to ensure production targets for sugar, molasses, bagasse, and electricity are achieved
• Facilitating the development of technical and personal skills within the laboratory, factory, and washdown teams
• Developing and managing site operational procedures, manuals, and guides
• Analyzing production performance and identifying areas for improvement
• Promoting a strong commitment to safety and environmental standards

To qualify, you will need tertiary qualifications in Chemical Engineering, Applied Science, Sugar Technology, or other related fields. A minimum of 2 years of experience in the engineering, manufacturing, or production sector will also be essential. 

Recent graduates (preferably in the engineering, manufacturing, or production sector) with at least 3 years of relevant industrial/manufacturing experience, are encouraged to apply!

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Demonstrated safety leadership skills
• Supervisory experience in a Production and/or Manufacturing environment
• Experience with environmental management systems and processes
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP
• Understanding of industrial operations software (SCADA)

As our ideal candidate, you will possess the following traits that will make you succeed in this role:

• Strong people and team skills, with the ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues in non-technical terms
• Ability to work to timetables and meet deadlines
• Proactive and energetic approach to problem-solving
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and environmental standards

This is a pivotal role in our organization, offering the opportunity to contribute to our production team's success by driving operational efficiencies and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. If you are a motivated leader with a passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you.

Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive annual salary of $120,000 - $145,000 including superannuation, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• 5 weeks of annual leave
• Short-term housing available for new residents
• Training and development opportunities to maintain and expand your skill set
• Access to discounts across 500+ businesses
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Relocation assistance to help you make this vibrant coastal community your new home
• Home every night with day work roster and opportunities for compressed working weeks at times

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!