Production Supervisor
The Company
Kinross Farms is a family owned and managed business that has been producing high quality eggs for over 50 years. We are driven to do what is best for our people, our hens, and the environment – all while offering the highest quality eggs and egg products to our customers. Our mission is to be the most sustainable producer and supplier in the country. At Kinross Farms, we want our team to continue learning and growing, so we are dedicated to training and developing our staff. We provide a supportive and empowering work-life balance.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Supervisor to join our team. The Grading Floor Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the egg grading and packaging operations, ensuring quality standards are met, managing a team of production workers, and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. Offering company perks and a competitive salary, this role is located at our Euroa site.
The Role
Reporting to Grading Floor Manager some of your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Leading the Production team to maximise efficiency (including setup, daily meetings, changeovers, breaks and shutdowns)
- Ensuring adherence to any quality system procedures and controls
- Daily Management meetings with the team to talk through the previous day performance with actions to resolve issues and escalate if cannot resolve the issues
- Managing communications with the team about production plans, current issues and ensuring any safety, quality and culture issues are raised appropriately
- Liaise with the Maintenance Team Lead for reliability issues
- Liaise with Stores Team Leader to assist in escalation of raw material issues, such as eggs, packaging etc.
- Liaise with the Quality Team Lead to ensure quality standards are met daily
- Shift report on downtime by category, safety and/or quality issues
- Working to the agreed schedule and responsible for schedule adherence
- Ensure the grading floor area is kept clean and organised by instilling a clean-as-you-go culture in all areas
- Perform role back up for other members of the team when needed
About You
- Previous experience in a supervisory role, preferably in a high-volume production or manufacturing environment
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for career growth and advancement
- Supportive work environment
How to Apply
- To be considered, please forward a cover letter outlining your suitability with a current CV via the "Apply Now" feature below. Alternatively, please contact our HR Department on (03) 5780 1*** for a confidential discussion.
- To learn more about Kinross Farms, please visit the following link: https://www.kinrossfarm.com.au
- Due to strict biosecurity policies, applicants must not own chickens, waterfowl, or pigs.