Operations Leader — Sugar Production & Cane Crushing

Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited; Ayr; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited is seeking an Operations Superintendent to lead cane crushing, sugar production, cogeneration and quality operations, driving safety, efficiency and continuous improvement across the site.

The role provides leadership to operational teams, aligns with site leaders, and focuses on achieving production targets while upholding safety and environmental standards in a heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent practical experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing operational teams and driving production performance, safety, and continuous improvement outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cane crushing, sugar production, cogeneration and quality operations to meet production targets.
• Drive a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards and supporting safety improvements.
• Monitor and report on factory performance, recommending improvements to efficiency and productivity.
• Lead, coach and develop operations teams including performance management and training.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to optimise site performance and achieve business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Continuous improvement

Operations management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited is seeking an Operations Superintendent to lead cane crushing, sugar production, cogeneration and quality operations, driving safety, efficiency and continuous improvement across the site.

The role provides leadership to operational teams, aligns with site leaders, and focuses on achieving production targets while upholding safety and environmental standards in a heavy industrial setting.