Maintenance Supervisor

With six generations of agricultural heritage and a commitment to sustainability through evidence-based practices, Harvest Road Group is proud to produce some of Australia's highest quality food products. Today, Harvest Road encompasses the iconic Harvey Beef and Leeuwin Coast brands, supplying a range of exceptional food products to domestic and international markets. Based in one of the fastest growing shires in Western Australia, 140kms south of Perth, Harvey offers a relaxed lifestyle in the heart of farmlands and close to beaches.

Responsibilities

Leading, supervising, and developing a team of Maintenance Technicians, Trades Assistants, and Apprentices to achieve safe and effective maintenance outcomes; Coordinating and overseeing both planned preventative maintenance and unplanned breakdown work across the site; Working closely with the Maintenance Planner to prioritise the backlog, allocate resources, and optimise plant uptime; Applying advanced trade knowledge to diagnose complex equipment faults and implement lasting, effective solutions; Leading root cause analysis into equipment failures and driving corrective and preventative actions; Ensuring all work orders, safety documentation, and maintenance records are completed accurately and on time in the CMMS (MEX); Championing a proactive safety culture and ensuring full compliance with WHS legislation, site safety systems, and company policies; Liaising with the Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Manager, and Production teams to align maintenance and operational priorities; Contributing to budget management, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives; Identifying training and capability gaps within the team and supporting structured skills development

Requirements

Recognised Mechanical Trade Certificate; Significant post-trade experience in a heavy industry, manufacturing, or continuous processing environment; Minimum 5 years' experience in an FMCG environment, ideally food or red meat processing; Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a maintenance operations setting; Strong working knowledge of CMMS platforms (such as MEX), preventative maintenance practices, and safety management systems; Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical faults under operational pressure; Sound understanding of budgeting, cost control, and KPI management; Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and develop a diverse team

Nice to have

Experience in beef or red meat processing; Familiarity with LOTO (Lock Out / Tag Out) and Permit to Work systems; Experience contributing to capital project identification and justification; Exposure to workforce planning and succession development

Benefits

A permanent, full-time leadership role with genuine career development pathways; A collaborative and supportive team culture built on safety, respect, and performance; Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience; The opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic, high-volume processing operation; A strong commitment to safety, wellbeing, and the development of our people; Free onsite parking; Convenient canteen facilities and close to town; Access to Employee Assistance Program; Staff Discounts