Operations Superintendent
5 days ago
Discover Your Next Role
As Operations Superintendent, you'll take charge of our cane crushing and sugar recovery operations—making sure everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and in line with annual factory output targets. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll monitor performance, implement improvements, and help drive the mill towards its operational goals.
This position will be based at our Inkerman Mill in the Burdekin region, known for its stunning landscapes, rich agricultural heritage, and a vibrant community. The Burdekin region offers a fantastic lifestyle with a warm climate, beautiful beaches and a range of recreational activities, making it a great place to live and work.
Your Role in Action
- Run Day-to-Day Operations: Oversee mill operations to ensure all processes run efficiently. Analyse performance data, report on productivity, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead Process Improvements: Pinpoint areas for operational enhancements and roll out strategic initiatives to reduce waste and lift efficiency.
- Support and Guide Shift Teams: Coordinate shift operations, ensuring teams are skilled, engaged, and working to safety and operational standards.
- Deliver on the Plan: Contribute to operational planning and provide clear leadership to keep teams aligned with site goals and continuous improvement.
- Tackle Problems at the Source: Get to the root of production issues and implement lasting solutions that improve reliability and performance.
- Work Across Teams to Lift Equipment Performance: Partner with engineering and maintenance teams to overcome technical challenges and get the most out of your plant.
Your Winning Combination
We're seeking someone with a strong engineering background or substantial experience in a manufacturing or production environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems will be highly regarded. A sound understanding of Workplace Health & Safety legislation—and the ability to apply it in a practical setting—will also be a valuable asset.
What Wilmar Will Offer You
At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.
How To Apply
If you think that you are the perfect fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on 21 September 2025. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at We look forward to receiving your application.
About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables
Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally.
We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season.
We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.
Business unit Non seasonal
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