Mechanical Supervisor

The Role

Orora's Cans business is growing! With rising demand across Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania, we're investing $140M into our Rocklea facility, ensuring we can continue to meet growing customer needs. This investment includes a new high-speed can body line, boosting our capacity by 50% and featuring cutting-edge decoration and quality systems.

The Mechanical Supervisor is responsible for leading and supporting a team of between 4-6 mechanical fitters, ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the site’s equipment and services. You’ll play a key role in planning and executing preventative maintenance activities, responding to breakdowns, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to keep the back end of the plant running smoothly.
Please note: you will be expected to start around 6/6:30am

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a portion of mechanical fitters, providing clear direction and day-to-day supervision
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance activities to support plant reliability and production outcomes
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Manage work orders, spare parts and maintenance planning through the site’s CMMS, ensuring accurate close-out
• Coordinate external labour and service providers, supervising contractors as required
• Liaise with production, engineering and other stakeholders to prioritise work and resolve issues
• Promote strong safety, quality, housekeeping and continuous improvement practices across the team
• Support and contribute to CAPEX projects within your area, including planning, contractor coordination and commissioning activities

About You

• Mechanical or Electrical Trade Certificate
• Proven experience working in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to assess issues and implement practical solutions
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience, with the confidence to coach employees and contractors
• Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• A safety-first mindset, with a proactive and collaborative approach to leadership

Why Orora?

• Be part of a safety-focused, continuous improvement driven organisation
• Work in an inclusive, supportive and collaborative team environment
• Access to a range of employee benefits, including discounted health care plans, gym memberships and spa vouchers

How to Apply

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