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Form of work Manage the packing, packaging and supply of delicious leafy vegetables to local & international markets for this growing agribusiness. A wonderful opportunity to have an impact on processes, systems and people.
Who will you work for?
An agribusiness that specialises in growing and packing salad greens and herbs, farming over 900 acres across Queensland and Victoria. Geographically diverse farming operations provide the business with an enhanced production window, risk mitigation strategy and an ability to optimise the businesses position within the market. Their passion is supplying the freshest and highest quality salad lines to the customer as quickly as possible. The founder of the company was a great man of honesty and ethics, a true farmer focused on growing superior quality produce. The company is dedicated to continuing his dreams and values.
The role itself?
Reporting to the Managing Director and as a key decision maker in the business, the successful person will need to:
Have an ability to implement manufacturing principles, procedures and foster a lean manufacturing culture
Lead, coach and manage a mixed team of up to 30 skilled and unskilled people and ensure that they are reaching line, production and corrective action standards
Drive process improvements and change management through best practice application focusing on, line efficiencies, QA and productivity
Communicate consistently, concisely and transparently with key staff across the production site; providing and requesting timely information that will lead to you being able to forecast, manage and lead
Drive and promote continued training and development of their supervisory staff, team leaders and skilled labour
Manage their team in compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, legislation and regulations
Support and improve current business processes through continuous performance improvement
Ensure team members are safe, productive, inducted & appropriately skilled to do their work
What kind of person will fit the role?
To be considered for this position you must have:
3+ years experience in managing a high intensity food or consumables production, processing or packaging environment
Brilliant communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation
Strong people management experience in the blue collar industry, preferably FMCG
Previous experience in implementing LEAN or similar manufacturing principles
A person with strong accuracy, attention to detail and analytical skills
A confident, calculated professional with an innate ability to self-reflect and assess
High level analytical and problem solving abilities with excellent time and organisational management skills
How will you be rewarded?
You will be rewarded for your contributions to the business with an attractive salary (proportionate to your experience and skill set), 9.5% superannuation and outstanding professional development opportunities.
If you would like more information on this role or want to discuss your next career move, please make contact with Josh for a confidential conversation.
0416 142 130
josh.peters@nationalagrisolutions.com.au
Location:
Gippsland, VIC
Work Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
03 October 2019
