Join Mackay Sugar: Lead with Courage, Accountability, Appreciation, and Dedication
At Mackay Sugar, we are more than just a sugar producer – we are a cornerstone of the community, with a legacy of excellence built over generations. As a Maintenance Manager, you will not only play a pivotal role in keeping our operations running smoothly, but also embody the values of courage, accountability, appreciation, and dedication.
What We Offer You:
- Career Advancement: Unlock genuine opportunities to take your career to the next level.
- Personal Growth: Our comprehensive training and development programs are designed to help you thrive and grow professionally.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave to recharge and spend quality time with your loved ones.
- Employee Benefits: Access a range of exclusive perks tailored to enhance your well-being.
- Relocation Support: Smooth transitions with relocation packages and short-term housing options available.
- Stable Employment: Full-time, permanent position with the comfort of being home every night.
Why Mackay Sugar? Mackay Sugar isn’t just a workplace – it’s a community of dedicated professionals working together to drive operational excellence. As Maintenance Manager, your leadership will ensure the highest levels of plant efficiency, safety, and productivity, all while fostering a culture of accountability and appreciation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead by example, promoting workplace health, safety, and environmental processes to ensure a safe working environment.
- Mentor and develop your maintenance team to build skills and ensure best practices.
- Oversee maintenance contractors and manage multiple projects with an eye on cost, timing, and quality outcomes.
- Drive continuous improvement in factory reliability, ensuring maximum plant availability.
- Develop and manage sustainable maintenance budgets to reduce costs and enhance performance.
- Ensure effective management of shutdowns and management of various projects simultaneously to achieve safety, quality, costs, and timing outcomes.
What We’re Looking For:
- An engineering degree or extensive experience in heavy industry.
- At least 5 years in a senior maintenance role, managing diverse teams.
- Strong experience with budgeting, cost control, and ERP systems (SAP).
- A passion for driving safety, reliability, and excellence in a manufacturing environment.
- Resilience and drive to affect change
What We Value: At Mackay Sugar, we believe that success is built on four key behaviours:
- Courage to make tough decisions and lead your team through challenges.
- Appreciation for the hard work and dedication of your team, fostering a positive and supportive culture.
- Accountability for your actions, ensuring you deliver on your commitments and support the team in achieving its goals.
- Dedication to the mission of Mackay Sugar, striving for excellence in everything we do.
A Sweet Opportunity Awaits!
Mackay Sugar, Australia’s second-largest sugar milling company, is part of the Nordzucker Group and is undergoing exciting growth. Located in vibrant North Queensland, we offer a unique lifestyle that blends work, community, and natural beauty.
With over 140 years in raw sugar production, we employ up to 800 seasonal workers and are an iconic Australian brand. Join us and grow your career, whether in the fields or the office.
For more information, contact Libby Mallett, HR Advisor, at 0409 035 575. To apply, please visit our website at Mackay Sugar Careers, to submit your resume and supporting documents.
Be part of shaping the future of Australian sugar production! Apply Today and Bring Your Passion to Mackay Sugar!
Mackay Sugar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our dedicated team.