Maintenance Stores Coordinator

Simplot Australia Pty Ltd; Latrobe; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee reward & recognition

Bonus incentives & health insurance

Novated car leasing

Income protection

Extra annual leave

On-site wellness/physio

Training & development

Job summary

Simplot Australia Pty Ltd in Wesley Vale, TAS, is seeking a Permanent Full‑Time Harvesters stores coordinator to support site operations. The role combines inventory management, purchasing and administration, ensuring maintenance teams have parts and materials to keep operations running smoothly.

You will manage stock records, coordinate supplier sourcing, and provide administrative support across the site, contributing to efficiency and reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores, inventory control, spare parts coordination, purchasing or a similar role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment will be highly regarded.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; comfortable working with suppliers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering stores inventory, including receipting, issuing and maintaining accurate stock records
• Coordinate the sourcing and purchasing of parts, materials and consumables
• Support maintenance and operational teams by ensuring critical parts and materials are available when required
• Maintain inventory accuracy through stock control, stocktaking and inventory processes
• Process invoices and assist with supplier setup and administration
• Provide payroll backup support and general administrative assistance across the site
• Act as a key site contact for visitors, contractors and suppliers
• Assist with site events, compliance activities, environmental audits and record keeping
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and day-to-day operational activities across the site

Skills

Inventory control

Purchasing

Stakeholder coordination

Microsoft Office

Tools

JDE

MEX

ERP systems

Job description

In Australia, the 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 major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian‑grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Culture And Benefits

At Simplot, we are fuelled 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

• Employee reward and recognition program
• Bonus incentives and discounted health insurance
• Novated car leasing agreements
• Income protection insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Company‑provided on‑site soft tissue specialist appointments
• Training and development opportunities

About Our Role

Permanent Full‑Time | Monday to Friday Roster | Wesley Vale, TAS

Join our close‑knit Harvesters team in Wesley Vale, where you'll play an important role supporting site operations through a combination of maintenance stores coordination, inventory management and administration support. Reporting to the Harvest & Field Shop Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the engineering stores function, ensuring maintenance teams have the parts, materials and consumables they need to keep operations running smoothly.

This is a diverse role that combines inventory management, purchasing and supplier coordination with broader site administration responsibilities. Alongside maintaining accurate stock records and supporting maintenance operations, you’ll also provide administrative support across the site, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in staying organised and likes the person others can rely on to keep things running efficiently.

What You Will Do

• Manage engineering stores inventory, including receipting, issuing and maintaining accurate stock records
• Coordinate the sourcing and purchasing of parts, materials and consumables
• Support maintenance and operational teams by ensuring critical parts and materials are available when required
• Maintain inventory accuracy through effective stock control, stocktaking and inventory management processes
• Process invoices and assist with supplier setup and administration
• Provide payroll backup support and general administrative assistance across the site
• Act as a key site contact for visitors, contractors and suppliers
• Assist with site events, compliance activities, environmental audits and record keeping
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and day‑to‑day operational activities across the site

About You

• A 100% commitment to Safety, Health and Wellbeing in the workplace.
• Experience in stores, inventory control, spare parts coordination, purchasing or a similar role.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial or operational environment will be highly regarded.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Confident working with suppliers, contractors and operational stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems.
• Exposure to JDE, MEX or similar inventory and maintenance systems will be advantageous.
• A practical, hands‑on and proactive approach to work.
• Forklift licence preferred, or willingness to obtain one.
• Willingness to undertake a pre‑employment medical assessment, including urine‑based drug and alcohol screening.

Ready to Make an Impact?

This is a great opportunity to make your mark in a diverse role that sits at the heart of our site operations.

Applications close Sunday 27th September 2026. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to closing date.

Job Requisition ID: 27207

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Raw Warehouse - Wesley Vale

Country: Australia

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you require technical assistance, please email us at [e-mail]