Plant and Maintenance Supervisor

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

What you will be doing

• Ensures production meets required quality and volume targets on an hourly, daily, and monthly basis, aligned with S&OP commitments.
• Monitors plant performance and promptly communicates any deviations from production plans, including plant trips, with clear updates on timelines and recovery actions.
• Maintains plant operations within defined safe and efficient operating windows, ensuring all non-compliances are reported, investigated, and resolved.
• Drives optimal plant efficiency and cost control through effective use of raw materials and maximising equipment availability.
• Leads plant preparation activities for both planned and unplanned maintenance, including shutdowns, ensuring strict adherence to permit-to-work and safety processes.
• Conducts regular inspections of plant equipment and facilities, documenting findings and ensuring timely closure of identified actions.
• Manages and develops Shift Supervisors and production teams, overseeing performance, engagement, training, overtime control, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

What you will bring

• Licensed Mechanical Engineer with strong plant operations and maintenance background, including extensive experience in rotating equipment, heavy vehicles, and motor-driven machinery.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in production and maintenance environments, with solid exposure to planning, scheduling, dispatching, and integrated operations management.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing teams of at least 10–15 direct reports, driving performance, engagement, and capability development.
• Strong expertise in PLCs, instrumentation, and electrical systems, including troubleshooting of industrial equipment and vehicle electrical circuits; proficient in using diagnostic tools such as vehicle scanners.
• Proven experience in production planning, supply forecasting, and resource optimisation, with the ability to align maintenance and production activities to deliver operational targets.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.