Maintenance Superintendent

JBS Australia Pty Limited; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Onsite staff discounts

Relocation assistance

Career development opportunities

Team-building events

Job summary

JBS Dinmore is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead day-to-day maintenance operations and drive reliability of plant equipment. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will manage a skilled team and coordinate proactive maintenance planning, fault finding and repairs to support production outcomes.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency and continuous improvement, with opportunities to influence engineering and maintenance initiatives at a major Australian food manufacturing site near

Qualifications

• Established and experienced trades background in mechanical or electrical.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Proficient with computers and MS Office packages.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to build effective relationships with production departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations at the site.
• Lead a skilled maintenance team to ensure reliability and performance of plant equipment.
• Plan maintenance activities, fault finding, repairs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive a proactive safety culture and coordinate resources to meet production demands.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimise downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Trades background (mechanical or electrical)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Competitive salary & annual performance bonus

JBS Dinmore is seeking a people-focused Maintenance Superintendent to join our team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this leadership role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance operations of the site and leading a highly skilled team of maintenance professionals. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, availability and performance of plant equipment, supporting production outcomes through effective maintenance planning, fault finding, repair activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

As the Maintenance Superintendent, you will drive a proactive maintenance culture with a strong focus on safety, operational efficiency and team performance. Working closely with the Plant Engineer, you will ensure maintenance resources are effectively coordinated to meet operational demands, respond to equipment breakdowns, minimise downtime and identify opportunities to improve plant reliability. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, contribute to key engineering and maintenance initiatives, and make a significant impact on the ongoing success of one of Australia's leading food manufacturing operations.

About You

Established and experienced trades background either within mechanical or electrical

Strong leadership and supervisory skills

Strong organisational and planning skills

Demonstrated efficiency with computers and MS Office packages

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to be dynamic and responsive

Ability to build effective professional relationships with various production departments

Strong attention to detail

Why Join JBS?

Competitive salary & attractive annual performance bonus

Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop

Long-term career development opportunities with a global organisation

Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations

Relocation assistance for eligible candidates, including support with transport, flights and/or short-term accommodation

Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands, including R.M. Williams, Ariat and R.B. Sellars

Corporate discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance

Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire

Access to exclusive CommBank banking offers

15% off Dell Technologies products

Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline

Novated leasing options (eligibility criteria apply)

Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card - Australia's premier member benefits program

$50 off when you shop at Specsavers through the JBS Corporate Club

10% off eligible Telstra mobile plans

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. The JBS Dinmore Processing Plant is the largest beef facility in the southern hemisphere. Located near Ipswich, in southeast Queensland, the facility has a daily production ability of 3,400 cattle and employs approximately 2,500 people.

JBS Australia is Australia's largest and most respected meat and food processing company. We have a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value added branded products. JBS Australia is a part of the global JBS business, which is the largest animal protein business in the world, and second largest food company with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

At JBS Australia, we pride ourselves on a portfolio of brands that cater to a variety of preferences and priorities, meeting ever-evolving consumer tastes and providing a range of products to meet expectations.