JBS Townsville is currently seeking a Fabrication Lead to join our Townsville Plant on a full-time basis.
Reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor, you will play a key leadership role in the day-to-day coordination and performance of the Boning Room operations.
Working closely with your team, you will provide guidance, support and direction to ensure production, quality, food safety and workplace health and safety objectives are consistently achieved.This hands-on leadership position is responsible for leading, engaging and developing team members through effective communication, training and performance support, while fostering a positive and engaged workplace culture.
You will oversee the daily operations of the Boning Room, ensuring compliance with all WHS, environmental, quality assurance and MSQA requirements, while maintaining a strong focus on operational efficiency, cost control and revenue optimisation.As the successful candidate, you will ensure HR policies and procedures are consistently applied, maintain accurate production and operational records, and contribute to workplace improvement initiatives and projects.
Above all, you will lead by example and embody the JBS Values in all aspects of your work, helping to create a protected, productive and high-performing team environment.About YouPrevious experience in the meat industry essentialPrevious experience in a similar leadership position highly regardedExcellent communication, delegation and interpersonal skillsDemonstratable problem-solving skillsKnowledge of occupational health and safety, and quality assuranceDemonstrated computer literacy skills, specifically within Excel,



Word and OutlookAbility to respond calmly in difficult situations whilst maintaining a strong customer service focusExceptional ability to prioritise and multi-taskHigh attention to detailAbility to work in a quick-paced environmentDemonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environmentWhy Join JBS?
Competitive salary + quarterly bonusHeavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shopLong-term career development opportunities with a global organisationRegular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrationsRelocation assistance for eligible candidates, including support with transport, flights and/or short-term accommodationAccess to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands, including R.M. Williams, Ariat and R.B. SellarsCorporate discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa and Medibank Private Health InsuranceExclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hireAccess to exclusive CommBank banking offers15% off Dell Technologies productsSignificant discounts on adventure experiences through AdrenalineNovated leasing options (eligibility criteria apply)Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card – Australia's premier member benefits program$50 off when you shop at Specsavers through the JBS Corporate Club10% off eligible Telstra mobile plansLocated 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland's world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville Plant 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 plant employs approximately 500 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day.
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📌 Fabrication Lead (Townsville)
🏢 JBS
📍 Townsville