Electrical Supervisor

Add Staff; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Add Staff is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to lead the site’s electrical maintenance function in a Kalbar, QLD manufacturing environment. You will oversee daily maintenance operations, ensure equipment reliability and drive safety and quality across the site.

The role requires a trade-qualified electrician with leadership experience, strong PLC and automation knowledge, and a proactive approach to continual improvement within a fast-paced production setting.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Electrical with experience in industrial, manufacturing, automation or FMCG environments.
• Proven experience in a maintenance supervisory, team leader or senior electrical maintenance role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical maintenance, PLC systems, industrial automation and production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team, providing direction and coaching for a safe, productive and accountable team.
• Plan and coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Coordinate daily maintenance priorities with Production to ensure efficient work and fast resolution of issues.
• Provide technical leadership and support including troubleshooting complex electrical faults.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Team leadership

PLC systems

Industrial automation

Safety focus

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to lead and coordinate the site's electrical maintenance function within a well-established manufacturing and production business based in Kalbar, QLD.

About the Role

This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance function, supporting the team and ensuring production equipment remains safe, reliable and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team, providing direction, coaching and support to maintain a safe, productive and accountable team.
• Plan and coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability and minimise production downtime.
• Coordinate daily maintenance priorities with Production, ensuring work is completed efficiently and equipment issues are addressed promptly.
• Provide technical leadership and support to the maintenance team, including assisting with complex electrical faults and troubleshooting.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company requirements for safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Monitor maintenance performance, provide regular updates to Management and drive continuous improvement across the maintenance function.

We're seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to lead and coordinate the site's electrical maintenance function within a well-established manufacturing and production business based in Kalbar, QLD.

About the Role

This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance function, supporting the team and ensuring production equipment remains safe, reliable and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team, providing direction, coaching and support to maintain a safe, productive and accountable team.
• Plan and coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability and minimise production downtime.
• Coordinate daily maintenance priorities with Production, ensuring work is completed efficiently and equipment issues are addressed promptly.
• Provide technical leadership and support to the maintenance team, including assisting with complex electrical faults and troubleshooting.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company requirements for safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Monitor maintenance performance, provide regular updates to Management and drive continuous improvement across the maintenance function.

The Candidate

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• Trade qualification in Electrical, with experience in industrial, manufacturing, automation or FMCG environments.
• Previous experience in a maintenance supervisory, team leader or senior electrical maintenance role.
• Proven experience leading and coordinating a maintenance team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical maintenance, PLC systems, industrial automation and production equipment.
• Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work closely with Production and Operations.
• A strong focus on safety, equipment reliability, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time permanent position with a competitive salary package.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering, maintenance and operations team.
• Opportunity to drive equipment reliability, maintenance improvements and site efficiency.
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities.