Lead Engineering Maintenance Supervisor – 24/7 Production

Kilcoy Global Foods; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilcoy Global Foods is a leading Australian beef and meat producer based in Kilcoy, Queensland. The company seeks a Qualified Engineering Maintenance Supervisor to lead a maintenance team in a fast-paced 24/7 beef production environment.

You will oversee preventative maintenance, manage contractors, and drive improvements to maximise uptime and efficiency. Trade-qualifications and strong leadership are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified in a mechanical or electrical discipline.
• Proven leadership experience, able to coach and develop a team.
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems (CMMS preferred).

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 safe, effective completion of work.
• Support production teams to maintain plant uptime and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on equipment reliability and plant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification (Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Electrician)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Kilcoy Global Foods is a leading Australian beef and meat producer based in Kilcoy, Queensland. The company seeks a Qualified Engineering Maintenance Supervisor to lead a maintenance team in a fast-paced 24/7 beef production environment.

You will oversee preventative maintenance, manage contractors, and drive improvements to maximise uptime and efficiency. Trade-qualifications and strong leadership are essential for this role.