AddressAbout us:
Here at Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. And, we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do.
At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,200 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul’s, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.
About our Opportunity:
Due to internal movement, an opportunity now exists for a Site Manager to lead our manufacturing operation located in Nambour.
Reporting to the Industrial Manager – Beverages and Milk, you will be a key member of our Operations team with our expectation that you will oversee manufacturing, packing, OH&S and quality (including lab), maintenance and engineering.
- Responsibility of ensuring all products are manufactured in full, on time and within specification, motivating and managing the team, and ensuring all processes and statutory requirements are met.
- A strong focus on quality and safety so you will be required to lead and drive positive improvements across the site, including ensuring modern and up to date safety, environmental, quality and manufacturing practices and techniques are in place.
About you:
- Sound FMCG dairy industry knowledge, preferably dairy;
- Proven skills and experience associated with managing a heavy industrial or manufacturing site, including strong exposure to both the production, maintenance and warehousing dimensions of an operation;
- Superior analytical and problem solving ability;
- Excellent project management and interpersonal/communication skills;
- Sound influencing and relationship management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate people;
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop employees, and in performance management;
- Strong ability to effectively manage costs;
- Demonstrated ability to develop & implement improvement initiatives;
- Negotiation and change management skills;
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written;
- Experience and knowledge with industry compliance requirements;
- Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and WHS is essential;
- Demonstrated experience in championing best practice;
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in the Manufacturing, Engineering or Science fields is desirable.
If you have the enthusiasm and drive to succeed then please apply and follow the prompts.
