The Role

In this role you will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of an individual work centre within a busy fresh produce manufacturing facility, managing a team of 4-8 people to achieve daily production plans and KPIs.

You will participate and coordinate work centre daily huddles, liaise with factory, site and company management and complete daily administrative duties (shift reports). You will be supported by your fellow team leaders, factory, and business management, as well as receive weekly bonuses for achieving production KPIs.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, who can lead your team to achieve daily output whilst having fun. You will also possess a logical approach to problem solving and be able to build lasting relationships. You will be rewarded with a team environment, job security, capacity to develop your career further with a progressive horticulture business as well as a generous bonus structure. Position is advertised as casual, however full time can be available if preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Ability to lead and manage a team and work centre of 4-8 people.
Oversee your team’s productivity and performance.
Ensure that team members within his/her control have adequate knowledge and skills to conduct their food safety responsibilities.
Training of SOP’S as required, and staff training sign off.
Plan daily production for the relevant work centre.
Achieve daily production targets.
Check produce quality in coming and finished goods.
Ensure all required tools, labels are available & packing paperwork is complete, including best before, use dates are on relevant order packaging.
Stocktake Film, Raw Produce, finished product and other consumables.
Timesheet Management
Adhere to Company OH&S protocols and procedures.
Complete basic line maintenance and operation as required. Ensure that work facilities under your supervision are maintained in a clean, tidy, and healthy environment.
Report and follow up on advanced line maintenance to workshop.
Regularly monitor the effectiveness of risk control measures.
Incident reporting
Daily toolbox meetings
Work in a refrigerated environment (average 2.5 degrees)
A safety-first approach to your work to ensure your own safety and the safety of others.

Reporting to: Production Manager

Desired Skills and Experience

Previous experience leading teams is essential.
Proven People Management skills
Must be a team player with a commitment to safety.
Quality conscious - making product right the first time.
Display a lean manufacturing mindset to continuously improve work environment.
Excellent standards of behaviour
Excellent attention to detail with sound numeracy & literacy skills
Ability to work Saturdays as per roster to fulfill our production demands.
Commitment to uphold our company values, policies, and procedures.
Must be a team player with a positive, self-motivated, and proactive attitude.
Reliability is critical in this role.

This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.

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