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Company description:

Simplot Australia is a food manufacturing and agriculture business encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood, and sauce operations that supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand's major retail and food service customers.

As a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, we are focused on creating food Australians and New Zealanders love by maximising value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include the likes of Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

We have five manufacturing sites in Australia and six sales sites and employ almost 2000 people across these operations. We are an integral part of the global J.R. Simplot Company.

Job description:

Culture and Benefits
Simplot Australia is a food manufacturing and agriculture business encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood, and sauce operations that supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand's major retail and food service customers.

As a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, we are focused on creating food Australians and New Zealanders love by maximising value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include the likes of Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

We have five manufacturing sites in Australia and six sales sites and employ almost 2000 people across these operations. We are an integral part of the global J.R. Simplot Company.

The Perks
Diverse leadership development programs and professional development support
Fully supplied & laundered uniform + boots + PPE
On-site subsided canteen
Employee recognition program
Bonus incentives
Discounted health insurance
Novated car leasing agreements
Income protection insurance
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

About Our Role
An exciting opportunity exists for the permanent full-time position of Electrical Team Leader at our Ulverstone food manufacturing facility. Simplot Ulverstone has a proud history in the local community and processes around 300,000 tonnes of potatoes from 165 Tasmanian growers each year whilst employing over 450 people. Manufactured products include fries (coated & uncoated and different cuts), sweet potato fries, potato gems, and hash browns.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this permanent day shift Mon-Fri role will lead a team of trade qualified electrical staff (incl. shift & day work electricians + apprentices & casual / contract labour) to meet the site's production and maintenance schedules in order to optimise plant reliability, minimise costs and improve employee safety. The Electrical Team Leader is also required to coordinate external resources for the completion of critical work.

What You Will Do
Coordinate and supervise the safe and effective execution of planned maintenance work in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
Lead the electrical maintenance team to ensure that KPI targets are continuously met, and implement corrective actions (if necessary).
Respond to un-planned emergency breakdowns in a timely manner, whilst ensuring compliance to company OHS&E procedures, such as JHA, Take 5, special permit requirements etc.
Collaborate with the Maintenance Planners and production department to coordinate and supervise the execution of ‘opportunity' work activities in addition to providing technical input and support.
Ensure that work undertaken by team members is completed to the highest levels of safety, efficiency and quality of workmanship.
Arrange contractors to provide services where required
Participate and contribute to, site continuous improvement (CI) activities
Assist with the preparation of contract documents, service agreements, calling of tenders and on site supervision of contract labour as required by the Maintenance Manager.
Contribute to the site's reliability strategy by providing technical inputs to maintenance planning, scheduling and execution the relevant technical to assist with strategic decision making relating to maintenance planning, scheduling and execution.

About You
Possess a 100% commitment to health, safety & wellbeing in the workplace.
Hold an electrical trade qualification (dual trade electrical / instrumentation will be highly regarded).
Possess a high degree of technical competency in regards to industrial electrical activities.
Demonstrated experience in leading a diverse team of electrical staff within a manufacturing environment (preferably FMCG).
Experienced in working with High Voltage (HV) + cogeneration plants would be advantageous.
Understanding of CMMS packages (MEX / SAP will be advantageous)
Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing methodology.
Ability to liaise with a wide group of stakeholders from the Maintenance, Engineering and Production departments in addition to site management and external stakeholders.
Strong problem solving acumen.
Skilled in communication with a diverse demographic of stakeholders.
Knowledge of industry and legislated standards and regulation.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 21st JANUARY 2024 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date.