Operations Supervisor

Blackbook Recruitment; Mildura; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Recruitment client in Mildura is seeking an Operations Supervisor to assist the Operations Manager in daily management of the Processing Field Services division, overseeing stockpad, hull material handling, and grinder/dryer operations across sites. You will lead a team, coordinate inspections, maintain records, drive efficiency, and support budgeting and resource planning.

The position requires strong leadership, organisation, and communication, with a focus on safety and compliance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing, agriculture, processing or similar operations.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills to manage competing priorities.
• Sound computer literacy including MS Office and JD Edwards (desirable).
• Current Driver Licence.
• Front-End Loader Licence or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily management of stockpad operations to ensure a safe, clean and efficient environment.
• Ensure the safe storage and handling of hull materials to minimise contamination and fire risks.
• Coordinate daily machinery inspections, servicing requirements and pre-start checks.
• Coordinate daily compost production activities to meet annual production and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve production efficiency and product quality.
• Assist in coordinating grinder and dryer operations, including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Support grinding operations across processing sites and remote farm locations.
• Ensure safe operation, maintenance and reliability of grinder, T-Rex screen, Morbark grinder and related equipment.
• Monitor operational expenditure against approved budgets.
• Assist in preparing operational reports, budget forecasts and expenditure analysis.
• Assist the Operations Manager with planning daily workloads and allocating resources.
• Coordinate contractors and labour hire personnel to meet operational requirements.
• Assist with employee onboarding, training and mentoring.
• Act in the Operations Manager role during planned or unplanned absences.
• Conduct pre-operational equipment inspections and report defects promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Driver licence

Front-End Loader Licence

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a leading agricultural organisation are currently recruiting for an Operations Supervisor to join the team based in Mildura.

The Role

The Operations Supervisor supports the Operations Manager in the day-to-day operation of the Processing Field Services division. This includes overseeing stockpad operations, compost production, grinder and dryer operations, and associated field services activities. The role is responsible for supporting safe, efficient and compliant operations through the coordination of daily activities, supervision of employees and contractors, and providing leadership in the absence of the Operations Manager.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, your responsibilities will be:

• Assist in the daily management of stockpad operations to ensure a safe, clean and efficient working environment.
• Ensure the safe storage and handling of hull materials to minimise contamination and fire risks.
• Coordinate daily machinery inspections, servicing requirements and pre-start checks.
• Coordinate daily compost production activities to meet annual production and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve production efficiency and product quality.
• Assist in coordinating grinder and dryer operations, including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Support grinding operations across processing sites and remote farm locations.
• Ensure the safe operation, maintenance and reliability of the grinder, T-Rex screen, Morbark grinder and associated equipment.
• Monitor operational expenditure against approved budgets.
• Assist in preparing operational reports, budget forecasts and expenditure analysis.
• Assist the Operations Manager with planning daily workloads and allocating resources.
• Coordinate contractors and labour hire personnel to meet operational requirements.
• Assist with employee onboarding, training and mentoring.
• Act in the Operations Manager role during planned or unplanned absences.
• Conduct pre-operational equipment inspections and report defects promptly.

Your background

In order to be successful in this role, you will be:

• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience within manufacturing, agriculture, processing or a similar operational environment.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing operational priorities.
• Sound computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and business systems such as JD Edwards (JDE) (desirable).
• Current Driver Licence.
• Front-End Loader Licence/Ticket (or willingness to obtain).

What’s on offer?

In return you will be given the opportunity to work in a leading business within the FMCG manufacturing sector. You will also be joining a business with a strong focus on training and career development.