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SalarySimplot Australia is a food manufacturing and agriculture business encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood, and sauce operations that supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and food service customers.
As a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, we are focused on creating food Australians and New Zealanders love by maximising value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include the likes of Leggo’s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
We have five manufacturing sites in Australia and six sales sites and employ almost 2000 people across these operations. We are an integral part of the global J.R. Simplot Company.
Culture and Benefits
At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
- Respect for Resources
- Spirit of Innovation
- Passion for People
Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
The Perks
- Diverse leadership development programs and professional development support
- Fully supplied & laundered uniform + boots + PPE
- On-site subsided canteen
- Employee recognition program
- Bonus incentives
- Discounted health insurance
- Novated car leasing agreements
- Income protection insurance
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Due to internal growth, a rare opportunity exists to join Simplot's Raw Procurement function in the role of Raw Intake Coordinator to be based at our Ulverstone location.
Simplot's Raw Procurement function comprises of farming and harvesting operations and they lead research and development that supports our potato and vegetable growers to ensure our sites have the best available produce for processing today and for generations to come.
Commencing in late January and reporting to the Agricultural Manager, this Mon-Fri role (with some seasonal weekend OT required) the Raw Intake Coordinator plans and schedules the intake of potatoes for production to ensure the factory objectives are met / exceeded. This role is also accountable for planning and scheduling the use of labour (in conjunction with the site Team Leader), materials and raw product (potatoes).
What You Will Do
- Daily raw scheduling and working closely with the Field Officers to coordinate the harvest of fresh raw into storage and production.
- Organise the raw material into the factory by working closely with production planning and match the raw material to the Plan.
- Coordinates potato stored at multiple locations in northern Tasmania to what store will feed the factory.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels for supply and production.
- Ensure that the interface with other support groups is conducted in a manner that is conducive with operational goals.
- Monitors raw inspection for accuracy in grower payment and improve knowledge of raw quality to ensure production success.
- Main point of contact for scheduling loading and delivery.
- Directs and coordinates the use and scheduling of raw product to meet quality, cost, and regulatory guidelines.
- Support distribution of delivery slip booklets to company and grower loading crews, either via field representatives or via site visits with company vehicle.
- Provide harvest support in monitoring receiving activity at company storages and plant. Support training and supervision of temporary harvest labor.
- Supports field department accounting staff in accuracy of raw delivery information and researching information issues.
- Supports truck scale program troubleshooting and upgrade needs in working with all impacted parties and Company IT personnel.
- Performs reconciliation between scale tickets and executed delivery plan to ensure information consistency and accuracy.
- 100% commitment to health & safety in the workplace
- Previous experience in an agricultural production environment or logistics role would be advantageous.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with existing and new internal / external stakeholders.
- Positive communication skills with the ability to clearly define scheduling activities on a daily basis.
- Ability to multitask and problem solve.
- Good understanding of MRP planning systems.
- Strong planning, coordinating and scheduling experience.
- Intermediate to advanced user of the MS Office suite of products (particularly MS Excel).
- Manage and coordinate a team of permanent Operators in addition to a casual seasonal workforce.
- Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment (incl. urine based D&A screening).
- Possess a current C class drivers licence.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY 17th JANUARY 2024 - Note that Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date.
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Job Requisition ID: 16695
Travel Required: None
Location(s): SAPL Warehouse - Ulverstone
Country: Australia
Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at
