About UsJBS Australia is Australia's largest and most respected meat packer, marketer and exporter, supplying the finest grain fed and pasture fed mea..
About Us
JBS Australia is Australia's largest and most respected meat packer, marketer and exporter, supplying the finest grain fed and pasture fed meats to export and domestic customers for more than 20 years. With approximately 8,500 employees spread across our offices, processing plants and feedlots, JBS Australia exports to more than 50 countries around the world.
Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville processing facility is JBS Australia’s most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The facility employs approximately 430 employees and processes approximately 900 head per day, operating 4 days/week.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Maintenance Planner with our Townsville site. This is a full-time position based in Stuart, QLD 4811.
The Maintenance Planner is responsible for the integrity of all data in the CMMS system and the effective use of this data to achieve high efficiencies and effectiveness of the entire maintenance department at the facility in Stuart. This role will have primary responsibility for maintenance planning and scheduling to ensure the effectiveness through workload allocation and control. This is a full-time role with a salary of $90,000 - $120,000 including superannuation.
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
Facilitate, maintain and ensure maintenance department activities and special projects are planned and executed in a timely and accurate manner.
Ensure schedules are accurate & comprehensive.
Audit plant & implement accurate plant numbering system.
Develop bill of materials for plant items.
Develop & keep updated tasks, schedules within the CMMS system.
Implement, Audit & continually update the master maintenance plan, seeking input from all stakeholders to ensure its accuracy.
Manage maintenance requests, through the correct maintenance request procedure implemented.
Capacity planning and loading.
Capture all maintenance requests into CMMS system.
Plan & acquire all resources needed for tasks in conjunction with Supervisors.
Forecast available resources for future periods together with Supervisors.
Forecast all maintenance work to be performed with Supervisors and assist in prioritising all tasks with
Highlight deficiencies in capacity & possible negative impacts on maintenance performances.
Capture all downtime data and all cost data in relation to the tasks being undertaken.
Breakdown information analysis
Initiate and assist with root cause analysis of reoccurring breakdown issues
Participate in RCA and investigations Maintenance performance data analysis
About you:
Trade background
Mechanical / Electrical aptitude is essential
Previous experience with continuous high-speed processing and/or packaging equipment in a food production environment or relevant experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Computer literacy, CMMS knowledge/experience.
Astute negotiating, problem solving and decision-making ability
Superior time management, planning and organisational skills and attention to detail
Collaborative team player, driven to achieve results/efficiency.
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and overtime in line with the business requirements
Benefits include:
Heavily discounted Primo/meat products
Retail and health insurance discounts
Reward & Recognition Program
Career growth and development opportunities
Onsite parking
The ad is valid for 28 days.
What next?
If you’re passionate and want to be a part of the largest meat, pork and salmon manufacturer and producer in Australia, this opportunity may be for you. Apply now!