Maintenance Supervisor

Harvey Industries Group Pty Ltd; Shire Of Harvey; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Permanent role

Career development

Remuneration package

Safety culture

Free onsite parking

Canteen facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts

Résumé du poste

Harvey Industries Group Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to manage a team of Technicians, Apprentices and Trades Assistants at our Western Australia site. You will oversee preventive and reactive maintenance, optimise plant uptime and ensure safety compliance within a fast-paced FMCG processing operation.

The role combines hands-on leadership with budget management, continuous improvement and close collaboration with production teams to deliver reliable equipment and safe,

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical trade certification and post-trade experience.
• 5+ years in FMCG or heavy industry maintenance environment.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong CMMS, preventive maintenance and safety knowledge.
• Budgeting, cost control and KPI management experience.

Responsabilités

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and apprentices.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance and breakdown work.
• Prioritise backlog with the maintenance planner to optimise uptime.
• Diagnose complex faults and implement lasting solutions.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate work orders and safety documentation in CMMS.
• Maintain safety culture and compliance with WHS policies.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Superintendent and production teams.
• Contribute to budget management and continuous improvement.
• Identify training gaps and support skills development.

Connaissances

Leadership

Maintenance management

CMMS knowledge

Problem diagnosis

Budgeting

Communication

Formation

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Outils

CMMS (MEX)

Description du poste

With six generations of agricultural heritage and a commitment to sustainability through evidence-based practices, Harvest Road Group is proud to produce some of Australia's highest quality food products. We are passionate about delivering premium agricultural food that reflects the best our country has to offer. Today, Harvest Road encompasses the iconic Harvey Beef and Leeuwin Coast brands, supplying a range of exceptional food products to domestic and international markets. Our business is built on innovation, integrity, and a deep connection to the land, and we are committed to continuous improvement in everything we do – from paddock to plate.

The Role

• Leading, supervising, and developing a team of Maintenance Technicians, Trades Assistants, and Apprentices to achieve safe and effective maintenance outcomes
• Coordinating and overseeing both planned preventative maintenance and unplanned breakdown work across the site
• Working closely with the Maintenance Planner to prioritise the backlog, allocate resources, and optimise plant uptime
• Applying advanced trade knowledge to diagnose complex equipment faults and implement lasting, effective solutions
• Leading root cause analysis into equipment failures and driving corrective and preventative actions
• Ensuring all work orders, safety documentation, and maintenance records are completed accurately and on time in the CMMS (MEX)
• Championing a proactive safety culture and ensuring full compliance with WHS legislation, site safety systems, and company policies
• Liaising with the Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Manager, and Production teams to align maintenance and operational priorities
• Contributing to budget management, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identifying training and capability gaps within the team and supporting structured skills development

What Makes You a Great Fit

Essential:

• Recognised Mechanical Trade Certificate
• Significant post-trade experience in a heavy industry, manufacturing, or continuous processing environment
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an FMCG environment, ideally food or red meat processing
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a maintenance operations setting
• Strong working knowledge of CMMS platforms (such as MEX), preventative maintenance practices, and safety management systems
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical faults under operational pressure
• Sound understanding of budgeting, cost control, and KPI management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and develop a diverse team

Highly regarded:

• Experience in beef or red meat processing
• Familiarity with LOTO (Lock Out / Tag Out) and Permit to Work systems
• Experience contributing to capital project identification and justification
• Exposure to workforce planning and succession development

You Are Someone Who

• Leads by example and takes pride in building a capable, motivated team
• Stays calm under pressure and makes sound decisions in breakdown situations
• Communicates clearly across all levels, from your trades team to senior management
• Takes ownership of safety and holds the line on non-negotiables
• Is always looking for smarter ways to improve reliability and reduce downtime
• Brings strong technical depth and can get hands-on when needed
• Manages your team with fairness, consistency, and high standards
• Thrives in a fast-paced processing environment where every minute counts

What’s in it for you

Based in one of the fastest growing shires in Western Australia, 140kms south of Perth, Harvey offers a relaxed lifestyle in the heart of farmlands and close to beaches:

• A permanent, full-time leadership role with genuine career development pathways
• A collaborative and supportive team culture built on safety, respect, and performance
• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience
• The opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic, high-volume processing operation
• A strong commitment to safety, wellbeing, and the development of our people
• Free onsite parking
• Convenient canteen facilities and close to town
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Discounts

Our organisation is dynamic and offers a challenging, interesting, and rewarding career path providing staff with opportunities for professional development, training and career advancement.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community in which we live and work. We encourage Indigenous Australians, people with a disability and people of all ages, culturally diverse backgrounds, gender identity and sexual orientation to apply.