Maintenance Supervisor - Bolivar Sa

Our client is a leading provider and well known household name who provide quality poultry products to retailers, food service distributors and wholesalers across Australia.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for their primary processing facility based in Bolivar, SA. 

Objectives of this role:
This hands-on role will be responsible for the direct management of all planned and non-planned maintenance activities of the site.

This role will work closely with the operational teams and will be accountable for the execution of the maintenance plan and will reduce reactive maintenance and improve unplanned downtime.

Daily responsibilities:

• Lead maintenance team to ensure the effective implementation of the maintenance strategy to maximise efficiency and productivity by reducing reactive maintenance and improving unplanned downtime of equipment
• Ensure the execution of safety and quality assurance practices into all repairs and maintenance activities and manage corrective actions in a timely manner
• Hold team members accountable when they fail to meet QHSE practices
• Drive the companies asset management standards by implementing robust maintenance standards
• Execute the maintenance plan with ongoing measurement of performance, achievement of scheduled deadlines, and allocating resources appropriately
• Implementation of reliability improvement strategies and practices through the analysis of key performance indicators
• Contribute to the capital planning process by identifying areas where improvements can be made
• Hold section/teams accountable for achieving expected outcomes, delivering section goals and results
• Manage team to meet expected performance using coaching, delegation, and recognition
• Openly communicate and involve the entire workforce to set high safety standards and confront risks
• Define team targets, monitor performance, and food safety and comply with Ingham’s minimum standard procedure

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree or post-trade qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in successfully leading a cross-functional and multi-disciplinary team
• Proven ability to create a step change in reliability results
• Background in maintaining site services in bulk materials handling, process control system, pneumatic control, and conveying system
• Experience operating in a culture of 5S, TPM, LEAN/Six Sigma and CMMS
• Successfully delivered improvements in maintenance practices and performance
• Working knowledge of best practice maintenance management & systems
• Proven experience in implementing cultural change through leadership, engagement, and performance management.
• Ability to coach and develop others, monitor and measure performance, and provide direct feedback.
• Proven project management skills with the capability to manage multiple tasks, measure performance, and meet deadlines while holding self and others accountable
• Post trade qualifications in Maintenance Management desirable

With us you can pursue your passion, grow your career and contribute to a business that delivers great experiences for our customers and consumer’s. Our client promotes an inclusive culture, discounts on products and services and support career development to enable you to thrive.

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