Mechanical Supervisor. VISY. Smithfield, Sydney, NSW. Fitters, Turners & Machinists (Trades & Services). Full-time. Add expected salary to your profile for insights. Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing, and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations—predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We are a global leader in recycled PET (rPET) and recycled HDPE (rHDPE) production and packaging. We take 92,000 tonnes of plastics each year and make approximately two billion plastic containers and preforms.

Our unmatched scale and capability, with proven expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, guarantees supply. Our nine plastic manufacturing sites include Australia's first and largest food-grade recycled plastics facility in Smithfield, New South Wales. Our expertise and infrastructure have allowed us to manufacture 100% rPET bottles and Australia's first 50% recycled plastic milk bottle. An independent comparative lifecycle analysis shows Visy’s recycled plastic slashes water and greenhouse gas emissions by nearly two thirds.

The Role: Based at our plant in Smithfield, this role reports to the Maintenance Manager. We are seeking a maintenance supervisor to oversee the performance, maintenance, and repair of specialized recycled plastic and extrusion machines in our semi-automated plastic recycling factory.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, overlooking and supervising daily operations of the mechanical team. Coordinate plant mechanical repairs and maintenance for the plant. Be able to react quickly to breakdowns. Carry out routine checks and planned preventative maintenance to maintain the productivity of machines. Oversee and support the installation and maintenance of machinery and equipment. Use continuous improvement to ensure optimal safety, efficiency, and quality. Uphold and adhere to company policies and procedures in environmental, health, and safety and HACCP.

What You Will Bring to the Team: Hold a Mechanical Trade Qualification. Hold a current LF forklift and elevated work platform (EWP) ticket. Have supervisory leadership experience. Ability to lead and manage a team. Previous maintenance experience in a fixed plant and/or manufacturing environment. Experience in pneumatics and hydraulics. Have machining and welding skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Great work ethic with the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team. Adhere to, uphold, and maintain OHS policies and procedures.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria, which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Please note that only applications from people with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.

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For a confidential discussion contact Liz Inamata on elizabeth.inamata@visy.com