AddressIn Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company’s core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot’s Global Food business. With 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, Simplot Global Food serves retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, and employs 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating food that maximises 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 Leggo’s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
Culture and Benefits
At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
- Respect for Resources
- Spirit of Innovation
- Passion for People
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.
Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
The Perks
- Bonus incentives
- Discounted health insurance options
- Income Protection Insurance
- Novated car leasing agreements
- Fully supplied and laundered uniform, boots + PPE
- Training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Discount options on gym memberships, hire cars, and Microsoft Office products
About Our Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced Area Manager - Services at our Bathurst vegetable and snack lines processing plant. Simplot Bathurst employs over 150 people and having been a part of the local community since 1926, continues to produce Edgell products, as well as products for Birds Eye and Chiko.
An investment of $65 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. The works which are anticipated to be completed in 2024, will see the sites facilities upgraded, the extension of existing production areas, and the installation of new equipment, including new vegetable processing technologies.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role will lead and manage site services activities whilst meeting safety, quality, environmental and cost targets.
What You Will Do
- Lead and manage site Stores personnel and the Senior Maintenance Planner, whilst overseeing indirect services trades, and external suppliers / contractors
- Assume responsibility for refrigeration, steam, water, fire and compressed air services, maintenance, audit and compliance activities to the site
- Manage supply and maintenance of site Electrical supply up to the site Low Voltage (LV) side, gases and water
- Manage the waste water treatment infrastructure, general building facilities and infrastructure
- Manage engineering and maintenance resources for site services provided via site and contract trades
- Manage the provision of maintenance services to local field equipment
- Support engineering projects, incident investigations and continuous improvement activities
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies for plant and equipment used to provide site services
- Monitor the performance of equipment associated with the delivery of services, developing and implementing plans that will improve reliability, efficiency and cost optimisation
- In collaboration with the Engineering and Capital teams, manage, support and coordinate minor site services capital projects
About You
- Possess a 100% commitment to health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace
- Lean / Six Sigma (Kaizan, Gemba, 5S) (desirable)
- Sound building services/maintenance experience and knowledge gained from a manufacturing environment and integrated lean models of operation, preferably in the FMCG/ food industry
- Demonstrated experience working in engineering stores, engine / compressor rooms, services, waste water and water treatment plants, factory buildings and yards
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage teams, build rapport and work cohesively with contractors/suppliers and employees at all levels of the business – management, staff and shop floor personnel
- EAMS/CMMS skills - experience in the use of MEX, SAP and JDE CAMS is highly desirable
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) processes, tools and techniques
- Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite
- High attention to detail - the role requires a strong focus on planning and organisation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work autonomously and make informed and timely decisions
- Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical (incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening)
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 MONDAY 3rd JUNE 2024 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date
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Job Requisition ID: 18719
Travel Required: Less than 10%
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 ***************@simplot.com
