Job Description

Nutworks is a proud, 100% Australian owned, supplier of macadamia nut in shell, kernel, flavoured nut products and macadamia confectionary. Nutworks processes approximately 10% of the Australian macadamia crop at our original purpose-built facility located in Yandina on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, supported by a second factory in Cooroy, and a dedicated de-husking site in Bundaberg. Our crop is dried, sized, cracked and sorted for supply to domestic and international buyers as Nutworks branded bulk, and retail packaged goods.

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We are excited to announce that a full-time Factory Maintenance Supervisor position at Nutworks Yandina has become available for Day Shift 6am to 2pm Monday to Friday with occasional additional call-outs if necessary.

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Position Overview & Purpose:

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The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and reliability of all machinery, plant infrastructure, and services within the macadamia nut and food processing facility. This role leads a team of maintenance staff and contractors to ensure optimal equipment performance, minimal downtime, and compliance with food safety and workplace health and safety regulations. The Maintenance Manager plays a key role in supporting production efficiency and continuous improvement across the site.

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Key Relationships:

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Key relationships that this position will need to establish, maintain and nurture:

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Internal:

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Factory Manager

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Maintenance Fitters

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QA & WHS Manager

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External:

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Contractors

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Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

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Due to the nature of your role and responsibilities,



you may be required to engage with the workplace and/or a third party outside of business hours, from time to time.

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- Prioritise, develop and manage a preventative maintenance schedule for all equipment and infrastructure at Yandina and Cooroy factory sites.
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- Coordinate and supervise reactive maintenance tasks to minimize production disruption.
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- Ensure timely completion of all maintenance work orders and service reports.
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- Manage inventory of spare parts, tools, and critical equipment.
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- Monitor equipment performance and analyse breakdown trends to implement long-term solutions.
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- Recommend and manage capital improvement projects or equipment upgrades.
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- Collaborate with production and QA teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment sanitisation and design for food safety.
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- Source and liaise with suppliers, contractors, and service providers to obtain quality and cost-effective support.
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EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & LICENCES:

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Permanent Working Rights in Australia

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Trade qualification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance (e.g., Fitter, Electrician, or similar).

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Current Driver's licence

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FoodManufacturingknowledge orrelevantindustryexperience

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SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

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Previous experience in a similar role with a proven track record of success.

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Strong working knowledge of automated processing equipment, conveyors, dryers, packaging machinery, and utilities (e.g. air compressors).

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Familiarity with preventative and breakdown maintenance.

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Experience in a continuous food manufacturing workplace.

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Excellent computer literacy and shows proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

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Team player with superb interpersonal skills.

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Proven understanding of WHS and food safety compliance requirements.

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Self‐motivated with the ability to work both in a team and independently.

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Detail and accuracy oriented.

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Deadline driven with the ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure.

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Evidence of highly developed organisational and analytical skills.

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Display exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

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This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to build their career while contributing to the success of a growing business.

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To be successful in this role you must be a positive and energetic team player, be reliable, trustworthy and able to work independently. Immediate start available.

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Due to the high volume of expected applications received for our advertised positions, only those applicants who are short listed will be contacted.

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Please note successful applicant/s will be required to complete a full medical check including drug and alcohol testing.

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