Operations Supervisor

Blackbook Recruitment; Robinvale; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Recruitment, on behalf of a leading agricultural organisation based in Mildura, seeks an Operations Supervisor to support day-to-day Processing Field Services operations.

You will lead stockpad, hull materials handling, machinery inspections, and production activities, while mentoring staff and stepping in for the Operations Manager when needed. This role emphasises safety, efficiency, and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervisory experience in manufacturing or agriculture.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills to manage priorities.
• Sound computer literacy, JD Edwards (desirable).
• Current Driver Licence and Front-End Loader Licence/Ticket.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily management of stockpad operations for safe, clean and efficient work.
• Ensure safe storage/handling of hull materials to minimise contamination risks.
• Coordinate machinery inspections, servicing and pre-start checks.
• Oversee daily compost production and meet annual schedules.
• Maintain production records and support budget/expenditure analysis.
• Coordinate grinders and dryers operations, scheduling and resources.
• Support sites and remote farms; ensure equipment reliability and safety.
• Plan workloads, allocate resources and supervise contractors/labour hire.
• Provide onboarding/training, and act in Operations Manager's absence.
• Report defects after pre-operational equipment inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Communication

JD Edwards (JDE)

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

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 have:

• 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.