AddressAt The Midfield Group we are committed to the growth and sustainability of our suppliers, our company, customers, and the communities in which we operate as to supply quality Australian products throughout the world.
The Midfield Group is privately owned and operates a true ‘Paddock to Plate’ experience as we own farms, factories, and distribution as to ensure we retain control of the key elements of the process of getting livestock from paddock to plate.
We have a current vacancy for an experiencedProduction Managerresponsible for ensuring maximise daily productivity and quality to meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works with plant management and other supervisory staff to assign, direct, review and monitor work of supervised staff to ensure safe work practices, optimise product quality and efficiency of the plant
- Ensures proper procedures are in place and being followed for employee safety, product quality and plant efficiency, and clearly state guidelines
- Continually monitor products against specifications and adjust process variables to maintain process control and target specification
- Responsible for meeting and reporting on KPIs
- Coordinate’s production schedules and estimates requirements for completion of production run assignments
- Evaluates needs in production for daily assignment of duties; establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
- Complete all assigned paperwork, including but not limited to, Production plans, production reports, CIP reporting, production/packaging log sheets, Master Cleaning Schedule, incident & accident reports and investigations, and any other required documentation
- Coordinate and conduct employee training (i.e. job, safety, etc.) and monitor work performance
- Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance and quality of product
- Analyses and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
- Collaborates with other supervisors
- Provides supervision of assigned employees in scheduling and daily activities, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action, and performance management.
- Lead problem solving efforts through the facilitation of team meetings and on the floor leadership
- Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures. Support employee progressive disciplinary action activities in partnership with Human Resources
- Promote safety programs and policies in order to reduce the number of safety incidents and near misses
- Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating
- Adhere to The Midfield Group code of ethics and actively apply The Midfield Group values.
- Performs other duties as assigned
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES:
- Minimum five years of supervisory experience or similar role preferred.
- Tertiary Management Qualification would be advantage
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to follow all Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on deficiencies.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Skill in organisation and prioritisation, and attention to detail.
- Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
- A good understanding of food production including food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures
Enjoy competitive remuneration, secure employment, and exceptional career development, coupled with on-site perks such as canteen, staff discounts, and free parking.
Apply now by sending your updated CV to ***********@midfield.com.au
