Engineering Maintenance Supervisor

Kilcoy Global Foods; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Leadership role in key food industry

Long-term career opportunities

Be part of feeding communities across,

Job summary

Kilcoy Global Foods in Australia is seeking a Qualified Engineering Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of maintenance fitters and electricians in a fast-paced 24/7 beef production environment in Kilcoy.

You will oversee preventative and reactive maintenance, manage contractors, drive equipment reliability, and support production to maximise plant uptime and efficiency while maintaining a strong safety and continuous improvement focus.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified (Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Electrician).
• Proven leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance systems; CMMS experience is highly regarded.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop a team in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent problem solving, communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of maintenance fitters and electricians across shifts.
• Oversee daily preventative and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Manage contractors and liaise with suppliers to ensure work is completed safely and effectively.
• Support production teams to maintain plant uptime and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on equipment reliability and plant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Preventative maintenance knowledge

CMMS experience

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Trade qualified: Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Electrician

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global foods solutions business, renowned for exceptional quality and innovation. Specialising in premium Australian beef, lamb and high-quality protein products, Kilcoy Global Foods products are enjoyed in more than 50 countries.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit our website: www.kilcoyglobalfoods.com

THE OPPORTUNITY

Location: Kilcoy

Kilcoy Global Foods currently has permanent opportunities for a Qualified Engineering Maintenance Supervisor to join our team in a fast-paced 24/7, beef production environment. Work environments will vary from agricultural, production, refrigeration.

About the Role

• Lead and coordinate a team of maintenance fitters and electricians across shifts.
• Oversee daily preventative and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Manage contractors and liaise with suppliers to ensure work is completed safely and effectively.
• Support production teams to maintain plant uptime and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on equipment reliability and plant performance.

About You

• Trade qualified (Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Electrician, or similar).
• Proven leadership experience
• Strong working knowledge of preventative maintenance systems (CMMS experience highly regarded).
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer

• Relocation Assistance.
• Leadership role in one of Australia’s key food manufacturing industries.
• Long-term career opportunities within a stable and essential sector.
• Be part of a team that plays a vital role in feeding communities across Australia.

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