Fabrication Lead

Plant/Site: JBS Townsville Plant Req Id: 15983 Date Posted: 29 Jul 2026 About the Role JBS Townsville is currently seeking a Fabrication Lead to join our Townsville Plant on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor, you will play a key leadership role in the day-to-day coordination and performance of the Boning Room operations. Working closely with your team, you will provide guidance, support and direction to ensure production, quality, food safety and workplace health and safety objectives are consistently achieved. This hands-on leadership position is responsible for leading, motivating and developing team members through effective communication, training and performance support, while fostering a positive and engaged workplace culture. You will oversee the daily operations of the Boning Room, ensuring compliance with all WHS, environmental, quality assurance and MSQA requirements, while maintaining a strong focus on operational efficiency, cost control and revenue optimisation. As the successful candidate, you will ensure HR policies and procedures are consistently applied, maintain accurate production and operational records, and contribute to workplace improvement initiatives and projects. Above all, you will lead by example and embody the JBS Values in all aspects of your work, helping to create a safe, productive and high-performing team environment. About You Previous experience in the meat industry essential Previous experience in a similar leadership position highly regarded Excellent communication, delegation and interpersonal skills Demonstratable problem-solving skills Knowledge of occupational health and safety, and quality assurance Demonstrated computer literacy skills, specifically within Excel, Word and Outlook Ability to respond calmly in difficult situations whilst maintaining a strong customer service focus Exceptional ability to prioritise and multi-task High attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment Why Join JBS? Competitive salary + quarterly bonus Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop Long-term career development opportunities with a global organisation Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations Relocation assistance for eligible candidates, including support with transport, flights and/or short-term accommodation Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands, including R.M. Williams, Ariat and R.B. Sellars Corporate discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire Access to exclusive CommBank banking offers 15% off Dell Technologies products Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline Novated leasing options (eligibility criteria apply) Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card – Australia's premier member benefits program $50 off when you shop at Specsavers through the JBS Corporate Club 10% off eligible Telstra mobile plans 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 500 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day. Interested? APPLY NOW!