Manufacturing Supervisor

• Live Local, Work Local! 
• Above awards wage rates and allowances, including vehicle and passenger allowance, plus productivity bonus! 
• Highly supportive, team orientated, and values driven organisation

About Us

Cheetham Salt is Australia’s largest producer and refiner of solar salt, Cheetham Salt offers reliable salt products to a broad range of industries including the industrial, food, stockfeed, hide and pool sectors.

Our Bajool Operations in Central Queensland are currently seeking permanent Manufacturing Supervisor to join our team. Bajool and Port Alma are about 40km south of Rockhampton and 40km north of Gladstone.

Life at Cheetham Salt 

Our company culture and values driven behaviour is very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for all our employees. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as, 

• Above award wage rates
• Daily vehicle allowance – $15.00 per day plus additional $12.00 per day for carpooling with fellow employees
• Overtime (plenty on offer)
• Ongoing training & development 
• Company funded Salary Continuance Insurance 
• Employee Referral Program – refer a mate & receive $1000
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid primary carer Parental & Paternity leave options 
• Reward & Recognition Program which recognises outstanding achievements of all employees
• Uniforms provided 
• Free onsite parking 

The Role

Reporting directly to the Manufacturing & Warehouse Coordinator and key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Strive to maintain/improve the systems and processes that will enhance safety, quality & productivity through your team.
• Operating equipment to produce bulk and bagged products (bagging, wrapping, warehousing)
• Following the weekly production sheet to produce the required products for the week to meet DIFOT.
• To provide 12 hour monitoring and control of all plant activities relating to the manufacture of quality products in line with Food safety and HACCP.

About you

You will bring the following skills, experience, and attributes to the role! 

• Completion of Leadership / Supervisor program
• Strong commitment to Safety and Quality standards 
• S123
• Valid forklift licence is highly regarded 
• Minimum 3 years team leader experience in manufacturing/commercial role
• Proven track record of safe operation in an industrial/commercial environment
• Competent in completing all associated paperwork
• Problem solving/analytical with a depth of attention to detail
• First aid certificate desirable
• A positive attitude, and a strong commitment to team building and success of the organisation.
• A desire and willingness to undertake training to gain necessary skills. 
• Able to effectively comprehend written/verbal instructions and basic computer skills.
• Understanding of Employer Quality and Safety programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Want to know more?

Call Jo our Manufacturing & Warehouse Coordinator on 07 49352*** with any questions or Apply Now! 

If this is you, please click ‘apply button’ and provide both your resume and cover letter. Upon receipt of your application, you will receive an email with our pre-screening questions. (Please ensure you check your junk email). Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing and background checks including police check as part of our process. 

*Recruitment agencies: please do not refer candidates to us either by phone or email, as we have chosen to manage the process ourselves.

• Closing Date:  29 March 2024

We are committed to being values driven business and provide a workplace where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.  We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds.

We offer a supportive team environment with a great engaging culture that provides real opportunity for someone to make their mark in this role. We are committed to being an employer of choice and pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life.