With over 80 years of proud history, Hazeldenes is more than just a name in poultry — we’re a trusted household brand driven by innovation, quality, and community. From our humble beginnings in Kangaroo Flat to our world-class operations across regional Victoria, we’ve built a legacy powered by passionate people.
At Hazeldenes, you’ll be part of a diverse team doing extraordinary things — whether it’s on the farm, in production, or behind the scenes in engineering, logistics, and beyond. We value every background, every skillset, and every individual who contributes to our success.
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
To co-ordinate the maintenance function in accordance with Preventative and Breakdown maintenance plan and ensuring that the safety, quality and cost parameters are optimally met. To provide leadership and direction to the Processing Plant Maintenance Employee’s through clear and concise work instructions, defined expectations and regular monitoring of work practices. The identification and implementation of plant improvements particularly as this relates to the maintenance function.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance:
- Support any production (lost time) or maintenance problems and to conduct root cause analysis and recommend solutions which would lead to the issue not re-occurring
- Ensure that all engineering performance data is collected and analysed
- Ensure that all engineering data relating to the maintenance function is regularly updated and maintained accurately
- To follow and add to the weekly maintenance plan to ensure all breakdown, unplanned and planned work is completed in a timely manner
- Pro active management of the trades group
- Coaching of trade groups
- Reinforce agreed boundaries, behaviours and disciplines for the trades group
- Ensure that work carried out is within the scope of the maintenance budget
- Co-ordinate a maintenance plan for Trade people on a daily/weekly basis.
- Plan and organize equipment, parts and tools for work requirements
- Plan and prioritize workload based on criticality
- Support all maintenance data is accurately maintained and updated including computer records
- Ensure information and skill's are passed on through shift discussions and shift change over
- Work with the Production Supervisor and Plant Maintenance Manager to ensure that adequate maintenance windows of opportunity to progress work and all requirements are met
- Regular discussions with Plant Maintenance Manager on issues impacting on the Processing Plant reliability and maintenance employee's
Engineering:
- Equipment maintained to manufacturers specifications
- Working with unit personnel to develop engineering solutions
- Manage Contractors
- Identify, source and stock relevant spare parts
Quality:
- Adherence to HACCP and ensure all work complies with GMP standards
- Co-ordinate QA issues raised relative to maintenance responsibilities
- Assist with the implementation of a culture of performance excellence with respect to safety, quality and customer service and of a continuous improvement culture at the site
OH&S:
- Support and implement, in conjunction with the OHS Officer, a Occupational Health and Safety Program, which will eliminate lost time injuries
- Analyze all injuries, with the Injury Manager, and establish preventative program including inspection programs
- Complete Accident Investigation and conduct root cause analysis
- Conduct all planned inspections effectively
Training:
- Prepare and implement Work Instructions (WI’s) consistent with Quality Improvement, OH&S and Quality Policies and Procedures and assist with the preparation of SOP’s required for the Maintenance Department
- Work with the trades group and HR to develop and update training material to ensure that all personnel receive adequate training
- Develop WI and in conjunction with Plant Maintenance Manager
- Working with HR, prepare and present training modules
- Conduct assessments
- Procedures in place and signed off by trade personnel
Reporting:
- Maintenance reports, eg shift handovers.
Maintenance Records:
- Ensure all records are maintained in accurate and timely, effective manner
- Ensuring team members enter all daily work done on shift log at the end of working shift
Performance management:
- Ensure all team members comply to Hazeldene’s Policies in respect to conduct/behaviour including (but not limited to)
- Attendance/Absenteeism
- OH&S
- Hazeldene’s Code of Conduct
- Ensure all team members perform work as required in an efficient & safe manner & to the quality standards required (turnaround time and fit for purpose)
Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may change from time to time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform additional tasks as directed by management.
If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team and contribute to a proudly Australian success story, we’d love to hear from you. Click “Apply” to submit your resume and take the next step in your career with Hazeldenes.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people of all abilities.
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