Address- Mackay Based Role
- Relocation packages and short-term accommodation available*
- Opportunities for career advancement + Yearly salary reviews
Mackay Sugar is undergoing an exciting period of change and growth - be a part of our future and start your SWEET Career in Australia’s thriving sugar industry.
About the role
- Permanent, Full-Time
- Lead a team of knowledgeable planners and schedulers.
- 5 Weeks of Annual Leave
- Home every night
- Flexible working arrangements
- Family-orientated business where people are our priority.
- Grow your career and benefit from training and development opportunities.
- Access to discounted products and services via our employee benefits program
Are you a seasoned Maintenance Planning professional ready to further enhance your leadership skills? Mackay Sugar Limited invites you to join our team as a Maintenance Planning Co-ordinator. In this pivotal position, you'll spearhead the development and execution of maintenance and shutdown plans, ensuring seamless alignment with production demands and industry best practices. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll play a crucial role in optimizing asset management strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage maintenance schedules to meet production and business needs, focusing on capacity utilization.
- Collaborate with Factory Managers and Supervisors to streamline planning and execution.
- Analyse maintenance metrics, costs, and planning accuracy to drive continuous improvement.
- Foster open communication and team productivity to enhance performance.
- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Optimize critical spares and maintenance systems to minimize downtime risks.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities in maintenance processes to improve efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to industry best practices and regulatory standards for safety and operational excellence.
About You:
- You bring a wealth of experience in Maintenance Planning, preferably within heavy industry settings, demonstrating exceptional time management skills and a knack for strategic problem-solving.
- Your strong people management and communication skills enable you to effectively lead and inspire teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and MS Project is a given, with additional experience in PowerBi and PowerApps considered advantageous.
- Your extensive experience with SAP and other enterprise resource planning systems is a testament to your technical acumen and ability to navigate complex maintenance frameworks.
- You thrive on driving continuous improvement initiatives and possess a solid understanding of asset management principles.
Our new Maintenance Planning Coordinator thrives as a natural leader in a dynamic, team-oriented environment focused on continuous improvement. With a strong affinity for systems, processes, and discipline, you possess a talent for identifying impactful opportunities that enhance both our workforce and operational efficiency. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving forward our Maintenance Planning initiatives, ensuring seamless coordination and fostering a culture of excellence. Join us in making a genuine difference through your strategic vision and proactive approach to optimizing our organizational capabilities!
About the company
Located in tropical north Queensland where unique lifestyle meets progressive industry, Mackay Sugar is Australia’s second largest milling company with an annual turnover exceeding $300 million. We are a proud member of the Nordzucker Group, which is one of the leading sugar manufacturers in Europe and brings a network of global ideas, innovation and opportunities to Mackay Sugar. Our mills produce raw sugar, molasses and renewable energy and our business strategy aims to grow our ‘green’ product portfolio even more into the future.
Mackay Sugar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
