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Norco is Australia’s largest and oldest dairy co-operative with 128 years of expertise in Australian dairy and agriculture. Proudly 100% Australian farmer owned, Norco is a vertically integrated business with two business units - Foods and AgriSolutions that support our communities and customers through a ground up approach.
Norco AgriSolutions
Our first rural store opened in Lismore in 1943 and over the decades we have expanded our range, services, geographic footprint and customer bases to serve all farming needs. Today, we continue to deliver diverse farming solutions from the ground up.
About the role:
Norco AgriSolutions is currently seeking a Production Manager to lead the team at our Feed Mill located in Lismore, Northern Rivers, NSW.
Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing the production team, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement, overseeing the day-to-day operational activities at the facility, ensuring efficient production of high-quality outputs and achieving desired delivery expectations.
The key responsibilities for this position include:
- Support the Site Manager with daily activities on site at the mill.
- Schedule production to enable best utilisation of plant and assets.
- Schedule daily truck loads and communicate with customers to optimise cost effective loads.
- Lead and support the production team, promoting a positive working environment.
- Manage preventive Maintenace program.
- Monitor all quality aspects of production including Feed Safe audits.
- Participate in and monitor QA checks on feed to ensure operational and QA requirements and customer expectations are met.
- Comply with and supervise others in a manner to ensure compliance with Norco's policies and procedures.
Why should you join the team at Norco?
- Work for a successful and reputable 100% Australian, Farmer Owned Dairy Co-Operative.
- Be a part of our values based, driven and supportive team.
- Enjoy company discounts and savings via our reward and recognition platform.
- Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Previous experience in manufacturing.
- Experience and understanding of stock feed milling processing procedures, highly beneficial.
- Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture/Animal Health or relevant industry experience would be an advantage.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- High focus and commitment to WHS.
- High attention to detail and demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and organise work demands and meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
- Self-motivated with good problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Strong Computer skills with proficiency in the use of the Microsoft suite.
- Display behaviours that are consistent with Norco’s values of authenticity, connection, diversity and agility.
- Forklift and driver's license essential.
Applications will close on Monday, 1st April at 8.00am. We reserve the right to interview amazing candidates as soon as we find you and appoint the role prior to the closing date – call us today to discuss and get your applications in fast!
If you would like to find out more about Norco, please visit our website www.norco.com.au or contact our People and Culture team on recruit@norco.com.au
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A GREAT CAREER WITH NORCO, APPLY NOW:
Please submit your application by detailing a little about you, your work experience, and include any qualifications that may be relevant. Please address each of the selection criteria stated in the advertisement as this assists us match you with the right opportunity.
At Norco, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce to create better outcomes for all.
