About the Opportunity Our Townsville Plant is seeking an experienced Harvest Foreperson (Kill Floor) to join the team full-time. Reporting to the Harvest Supervisor, this is your chance to step into a key leadership role within a supportive, community-minded team, backed by the training, stability and global reach of JBS. As a leader on the floor, you’ll play a critical role in driving performance, safety and team culture. Your responsibilities will include: <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Leading and inspiring your team to achieve production goals while fostering a positive, high-performing work environment</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Overseeing operations across the Harvest, Follow-On, and Offal Room</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Ensuring strict compliance with WHS, environmental, quality, and food safety standards</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Driving efficiencies, cost control, and revenue optimisation</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Managing team performance, including training, coaching, and conflict resolution</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Maintaining accurate records and ensuring smooth workflow processes</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and workplace projects</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Championing and embodying the JBS Values every day</li> </ul> About You You’re a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and takes pride in safety, quality and team success. <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Proven leadership experience in food manufacturing or processing</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Strong commitment to food safety, workplace safety, and brand integrity</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Sound technical understanding of meat processing, product flow, and labour requirements</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">A professional, reliable approach with high integrity</li> </ul> What we're looking for JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is the largest and most respected meat and food processor in Australia with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added products. Our Northern division operates five beef processing plants across Queensland and Northern NSW, producing more than 400,000 tonnes of beef products every year. Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville Plant is JBS Australia’s most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The plant employs approximately 430 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day. Why choose JBS? At JBS, you’re not just taking a job; you’re building a career with a global leader that values its people. <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Competitive salary + quarterly bonus opportunities</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Access to heavily discounted JBS products</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Exclusive retail discounts with national partners</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Private health insurance discounts with Bupa & Medibank</li> </ul> Ready to Take the Next Step? If you’re looking to grow your leadership career with a respected global employer, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join the JBS team in Townsville!

Harvest Foreperson (Townsville, QLD, AU, 4811) @ JBS Australia Pty Ltd

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