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Form of workAPG Workforce are currently on the search for a Production Manager for our clients Feedmill based in Berrima NSW.
APG Workforce are currently on the search for a hands-on Production Manager for our clients Feedmill based in Berrima NSW.Our clients operations run 24/7 across 3 shifts Midnight Sunday night till 6pm Friday. They are looking to increase volume of feed from 2.5k Tonne to 3.5k Tonnes of Feed per week due the demand! This hands-on role would be suitable for a well-seasoned and experiencedProduction Manager who is already used to managing an onsite production operation and its functions + lead a team to success.
The Role:
- Look after quality of feed, and quantity
- ensuring the amount of feed produced each week- volume between 2.5k tonne pw
- Drive staff safety
- Drive improvement in hygiene and cleaning of mill and maintaining it
- Dealing with maintenance staff
- Person will need to do occasional farm visits and buy gear for the mill
- Direct reports: there are 24 staff onsite, this role will look after 12 employees = 3 staff per shift on production and a couple of full-time cleaners
- Support Mill Manager with daily activities on site at the Mill
- Manage a team of staff and oversee production across 3 shifts
- Supervise quality control of raw materials and finished feed
- Supervise cleaning/hygiene of the mill
- Weekly reporting to monitor operating efficiency
- Oversee staff training and manage staff rosters
- Provide support to all roles including leave coverage
- Good people leader/ someone with leadership exp
- SKADA computer system operation experience
- Animal food product industry experience ideal
- Previous hands-on experience in a similar farming operations role in Feed Production or similar
- Experience in leading, coaching and motivating a team
- A good understanding of modern farming methods, a commitment to animal welfare and an interest in, and understanding of, the ways in which farming impacts the environment
- Strong Computer skills with proficiency in the use of the Microsoft suite
- High attention to detail and demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and organise work demands and meet tight deadlines
- Demonstrated understanding and exposure to both Biosecurity and Animal Welfare principle
