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SalarySimplot 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.
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 Electrical 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.
An investment of $90 million is currently being made at the site. This investment will transform the site into a frozen vegetable centre of excellence, enable increased production capacity, and ultimately help boost local and export volumes.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this permanent day shift Mon-Fri role will lead a team of trade qualified electrical staff (incl. shift & day work electricians + 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 Electrical Team Leader is also required to coordinate external resources for the completion of critical work.
What You Will Do
- Coordinate and supervise the safe and effective execution of planned maintenance work in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
- Lead the electrical maintenance team to ensure that KPI targets are continuously met, and implement corrective actions (if necessary).
- 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 Engineering 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.
- Possess a 100% commitment to health, safety & wellbeing in the workplace.
- Hold an electrical trade qualification (dual trade electrical / instrumentation will be highly regarded).
- Possess a high degree of technical competency in regards to industrial electrical activities.
- Demonstrated experience in leading a diverse team of electrical 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.
- 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
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT TUESDAY 6th Febuary 2024 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date.
Job Requisition ID: 16842
Travel Required: None
Pay Grade: Step and Grade
Location(s): SAPL Plant Bathurst - Llanarth
Country: Australia
Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com
