Fertilisers Despatch Group Leader

Job Ref: FER591422

• Lead a hardworking, dedicated and skilled team
• Great opportunity to join a market leader 
• Full time permanent position based in Kwinana

CSBP Fertilisers - We’re here for better growth 

At CSBP Fertilisers, we strive to create a sustainable environment that encourages better growth – for our people, growers and communities.

Agriculture has come a long way, over 120 years, and CSBP Fertilisers have been there every step of the way. As industry leaders in soil nutrition, we proactively invest in cutting-edge research, technology, and digital solutions to promote sustainable nutrient management practices, ensuring safer and more sustainable food production while supporting growers and local communities.

CSBP Fertilisers is proud to be a part of Wesfarmers Limited, one of Australia's largest publicly listed companies. Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WESCEF) portfolio of businesses supplies fertilisers that enrich the crops and nourish local and international communities, natural gas that warms our homes, and products that underpin critical existing and emerging industries. 

Targeting Net Zero scopes 1 and 2 by 2050, WesCEF companies are known for positive culture, commercial success, and business growth opportunities. WesCEF has operations around Australia and employs around 1,500 people nationally.  

About the role:

CSBP Fertilisers is seeking an energetic and dynamic leader to join our despatch team as a Despatch Group Leader. The Despatch Group Leader role is a key member of the Despatch leadership team, supporting the Despatch Supervisor to achieve set targets and meet customer demands, whilst identifying and implementing improvement opportunities. You will be responsible for coordinating a multi-skilled team, ensuring day to day activities are carried out safely and in an environmentally responsible manner.

Key requirements for this role include:

• Promoting a strong safety culture within your team.
• Ensuring alignment of team members with CSBP Fertilisers objectives, strategies and values.
• Ensuring all required despatch work on shift is completed and recorded.
• Promoting the correct use of all CSBP systems and procedures.
• Ensuring customer service requirements are understood and considered at all times, assisting the business to meet Customer Service KPIs.
• Supporting ongoing maintenance requirements and coordinate breakdown maintenance to improve plant reliability and utilisation.
• Facilitating the completion of scheduled training and development, including assisting with the coaching and development of team members.
• Assisting in incident investigations and identify strategies to reduce risk.
• Managing Contractors to agreed standards.

The successful applicant for this role is:

A committed team player who is willing to work flexibly, with strong communication and interpersonal skills and a focus on learning and development. Demonstrable experience in effectively leading teams working on shift and driving a strong safety culture will be highly regarded. You will have:

• Demonstrated experience working within a manufacturing plant or similar industry;
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse teams;
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities;
• Excellent organization and time management skills;

We value our employees by offering: 

• Competitive remuneration, including allocation of Wesfarmers shares and participation in our annual incentive plan 
• Employer parental leave payment up to 18 weeks 
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across our diverse businesses and the Wesfarmers Group 
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated lease vehicle packaging 
• Access to a range of employee benefits across WesCEF and Wesfarmers. 

Why WesCEF? 

Right now at WesCEF, we are looking for ambitious individuals eager for the chance to shine and thrive in their career. In return, we offer the recognition and reward you deserve for making a real impact every working day.

We are committed to building a talented, engaged and diverse team who reflect the communities we work within. Our work environment embraces a mix of thinking, skills and experiences, which in turn helps us deliver innovation and improved business results. 

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We’re proud of how we develop and support our team, including offering flexible working hours. When you apply, please let us know if you are seeking flexibility. 

Applications close: 5pm AWST Sunday 5th May 2024.  

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.  

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible. 

This opportunity is currently only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia. 

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