An opportunity exists for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor within Food Manufacturing.
  
Our client is one of Australia's largest manufacturers who has been operating and trading for over fifty years, to establish itself as one of the group leader's in the food manufacturing industry. An exciting opportunity exists for a Maintenance Supervisor with a Mechanical background to join their business.
  
Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager the successful candidate will have key responsibilities as follows:
  

• Initiate and assist in the development of policies and procedures associated with the manufacturing requirements.
• To maximize both cost effectiveness and marketing innovation for all company products.
• Identify processing inefficiencies and provide maintenance recommendations to improve efficiency.
• Provide trouble shooting assistance for production as required.
• Liaise with Production and Engineering personnel relating to breakdownsetc.
• Manage and motivate a number of direct reports.                                                                                                                                        

Essentially you will have had experience in key areas with qualifications in a number of those procedures and hold credentials in Development Systems within the Food Industry.
  
To be considered for the role the successful candidate will have:
  

• 2-3 years in a similar role.
• Trade-related background
• Experience and good working knowledge of Maintenance strategies.
• Previously been involved in the end-to-end maintenance within food manufacture.
• Able to self-manage and take accountability for multiple projects.
• Have sound organisational skills and exceptional communication skills.
• A proven track record in development.