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Plant Engineer
full-time•Tottenham
About this role
At JBS, we foster a positive and inclusive culture that values diversity and teamwork. We are committed to your professional growth, offering robust career development opportunities within one of the world's most respected organisations.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Plant Engineer, with a high-performance mindset, to join our engineering management team in Brooklyn, Melbourne. The Brooklyn Plant is the largest multi-species processing site in the Southern Hemisphere supplying products locally and in export markets.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager this role forms an integral part of the leadership network working within our engineering team of over 60 people. Your well-honed technical, plant operational and management skills will be fundamental to your candidacy, however success in this role requires a demonstration of leadership skills necessary in sustaining a culture of high performance, safety, team retention/development & continuous improvement. You will be known for your ability to develop collaborative & time critical solutions using solid engineering principles to support multiple operational functions performed on site.
Your technical, operational, and management skills are crucial, but leadership in high performance, safety, team development, and continuous improvement is key.
Responsibilities:
- Manage engineering and maintenance operations.
- Develop and implement maintenance systems and strategies.
- Monitor daily maintenance activities.
- Provide guidance to maintenance and production staff.
- Ensure maintenance staffing meets plant needs.
- Efficiently use contractors and suppliers.
- Support sustainability goals.
- Analyze production and maintenance data for improvements.
- Represent maintenance in project teams.
- Communicate effectively with management and staff.
You will also bring to the table:
- Engineering degree (postgrad in maintenance management is a plus).
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Experience in food manufacturing.
- Problem-solving skills (PDCA, ‘5 Whys’, KPIs).
- Experience with refrigeration and boilers is a plus.
- Knowledge of WH&S and environmental regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong drive for operational excellence.
How to Apply:
Are you ready to be part of the 3rd largest Food & Beverage company in the world (just behind Nestle & Pepsi!) and have the opportunity to shape the future of our Operations strategy, working closely with leaders across the region?
We want to hear from you!
What you'll do
- Manage engineering and maintenance operations while developing and implementing maintenance systems and strategies. Provide guidance to maintenance and production staff and ensure that maintenance staffing meets plant needs.
About JBS Australia
JBS Australia is Australia’s largest and most respected meat and food processing company. The company has a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, and value-added branded products.
JBS Australia is part of the global JBS business, which is the largest animal protein business in the world and the second largest food company with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Australian operation came under JBS ownership in 2007. In Australia, JBS owns some of the largest and most technologically advanced production facilities in strategic locations for access to livestock. JBS owns and operates 10 processing facilities and six feedlots across Australia, as well as Australia’s largest smallgoods manufacturer Primo Foods, and Andrews Meat Industries, a high-value meat cutting and case-ready production facility. JBS Australia also owns and operates a wholesale division, D.R. Johnston; an international meat and by-products trading business, Swift & Company Trade Group; and are the majority shareholder in the leading automation technology company, Scott Technology.
Today, JBS Australia exports to more than 50 countries, while also maintaining a significant market share in the domestic beef and lamb market.
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What does a Plant Engineer do at JBS Australia?
As a Plant Engineer at JBS Australia, you will: manage engineering and maintenance operations while developing and implementing maintenance systems and strategies. Provide guidance to maintenance and production staff and ensure that maintenance staffing meets plant needs..
Is the Plant Engineer position at JBS Australia remote?
The Plant Engineer position at JBS Australia is based in Tottenham, Victoria, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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