The Opportunity: Apply your production line, leadership and maintenance planning skills to the commissioning and operation of a new nut flour production line for Kingaroy’s innovative cold pressed oils specialist, Plenty Foods. The Benefits: Some of the benefits of the opportunity include: Full-time position. Stretching the boundaries of technology – through the commissioning and operation of new plant to produce a uniquely Australian made product, nut flour. Career development – allow your career to ride the wave of new product creation within the Australian manufacturing market. Security - join a locally owned and managed business that has been operating in Kingaroy for over 30 years. Regional location and lifestyle - Enjoy the community and lifestyle benefits of a regional location with easy access to the stunning Bunya Mountains or local dams for fishing and water sports, with major destinations like Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Fraser Coast and Cooloola Coast within a 2–3 hour drive. The Salary: An above Award salary will be tailored for the successful applicant that will reflect the qualifications, experience and skills that the individual is able to offer. Applicants who consider their relevant skill set and/or qualifications to be worth $85K to $90K per year Super and entitlements will be those most likely to be considered. The Successful Person: The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate: Strong mechanical aptitude. Hands-on experience with the operation and maintenance of production / manufacturing machines. The ability to work without supervision. Excellent communication and organisational skills. The ability to motivate, lead and develop staff. Excellent judgment, decision-making, and strategic problem-solving skills. Intermediate computer skills. Although not essential, preference will be shown to applicants also able to offer any of the following: Formal qualifications in Maintenance Planning at a minimum Diploma level OR a minimum 3 years relevant experience as a Maintenance Planner. Relevant trade qualifications. Food processing or manufacturing industry experience. QA compliance experience. Other tickets / competencies relevant to production lines and manufacturing. Current Forklift Licence. The Duties: Reporting to the Production Manager, duties will include, although not be limited to, the following: Assist with the commissioning stage of the nut flour processing plant. Develop maintenance planning strategies and schedules. Coordinate and monitor the maintenance of all plant equipment. Supervise and operate the nut flour plant or the crushing plant and oil refinery as required. Achieve optimal yields, outputs and throughputs while ensuring product quality. Lead and supervise direct reports, prepare rosters and monitor staff productivity. Action and monitor staff training and records. Maintain compliance with all QA & WHS standards. Assist with other factory tasks such as goods receivable, loading, general forklift operations, cleaning and tidying. The Employer: Plenty Foods Pty Ltd has invested heavily into advanced manufacturing equipment at their Cornish Street site, which has been identified as the first of its kind in Australia in the use of leading-edge manufacturing industry technologies. As Australia’s leading specialist manufacturer of high quality cold pressed oils, Plenty Foods uses fresh Australian grown produce and state of the art press and filtration technology to manufacture oils for the food and cosmetic industries in both the Australian and international markets. The move now into nut flour production continues to highlight the innovation and uniqueness of this Kingaroy business icon. Pre-employment Assessments: Applicants being considered for the position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment including drug & alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Selected applicants may also be required to complete other pre-selection assessments. How to Apply: Applications should include a current resume and be submitted directly from this website. Enquiries: Enquiries may be directed to Employment Matters by calling Bob on 0429 000 139 or Edson on 0416 725 389. .
