Your Employer With state-of-the-art processing facilities in Casino and Lismore, our client has been providing high-quality Beef, Veal, and Pork products to the international market since 1933.
They have a team of over 1,000 dedicated professionals, with the capacity to process over 9,000 units per week.
As Australia's largest farmer-owned meat processing cooperative, they continue to exceed standards through continuously investing in their staff, new technologies, systems and processes.
The Role Supporting the Engineering Services team across 3 processing plants, the Engineering Foreperson will play a crucial role in developing strategies that align with production requirements and the long-term goals of the plant.
Joining a larger Engineering team of 80, you will personally lead a team of 12 providing hands-on support and coaching where required.
To support the wider Engineering team, both Mechanical and Electrical trade backgrounds are urged to apply.
Reporting to the Executive Manager of Engineering, Projects & Innovation, your duties will include (but not be limited to): Overseeing the quality of works to ensure it is to an acceptable standard and that any issues are resolved in a timely manner.
Assisting the Engineering Services Management team to develop, implement and review department specific policies and procedures.
Leading regular meetings with Engineering Services personnel to ensure the efficient and timely flow of information throughout the department.
Conducting training needs assessments of engineering services personnel to identify skills shortages and potential training opportunities.
Fostering a collaborative work environment whilst promoting a strong safety culture For a detailed list of responsibilities, a position description may be provided upon request.
About You Our ideal candidate will come from a manufacturing and production background, with exceptional leadership skills, capable of mentoring and fostering a strong team culture.
They will have the ability, and credentials, to provide hands-on assistance with associated maintenance tasks when required.
To be considered for the role, you must be able to address the following criteria: Relevant trade certificate and industry knowledge Ability to provide effective performance management and training strategies to team members Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities Proven experience planning preventative maintenance schedules Full Australian working rights and valid driver's licence Other certification/skills desired for the role (or willingness to acquire) include: PLC programming skills (not essential) Refrigeration and/or Boiler experience (not essential) Choose Agri Talent Agri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for Australian agribusiness.
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