Supervisor - Maintenance

The Role

We are seeking a hands-on and safety-focused Maintenance Supervisor to lead the mechanical, electrical, and contractor maintenance teams at our Dongara site. This is a pivotal leadership role that oversees maintenance across the Dongara Kiln, mining areas, and site facilities to ensure high equipment reliability, compliance, and operational efficiency.

You will plan and coordinate preventative maintenance, shutdowns, and emergency works while driving continuous improvement, managing contractors, and leading a strong safety culture.

Preference will be given to candidates based in Dongara or surrounding areas. Applicants from outside the region can apply, with a commitment to a self-funded relocation withing 3 months. This is not DIDO or FIFO role.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities across kiln, mining, and site facilities.
• Supervise mechanical, electrical, and contractor teams.
• Manage preventative and unplanned maintenance, shutdowns, and compliance.
• Ensure safety standards, regulatory requirements, and performance targets are met.
• Drive continuous improvement and team development.
• Support planning, project execution, and contractor management.

What you need to succeed

• Mechanical trade background with at least 5 years’ experience in heavy industry or mining.
• Proven leadership experience in a 24/7 manufacturing or processing environment.
• Certificate IV in Leadership or equivalent (highly regarded).
• Statutory Supervisor Certificate of Competency.
• Knowledge of risk management, regulatory compliance, and asset maintenance strategies.
• Strong SAP and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to manage contractors, budgets, and planning systems effectively.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and team development skills.

Our business

Cockburn Cement is the leading Western Australian manufacturer of cement, lime, packaged cement and drymix products. For over 60 years we have played a key part in the development of Western Australia with our products used in infrastructure, residential projects, mining and agricultural sectors.

Cockburn Cement is a fully owned entity of Adbri; a construction materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's portfolio of respected brands employs over 1500 people nationally and provides cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, masonry products and industrial minerals.

A safe and supportive environment

Cockburn Cement puts safety first and recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation and encourages creativity.