Operations Supervisor – Agricultural Processing Leader

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

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