AddressWe are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world’s largest producer of dairy goods. With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products—milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.
At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,700 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.
Pillar brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Manager to lead our dynamic team in Jindivick, an hour out of Melbourne. As the Site Manager, you will oversee the operations of our award-winning cheese manufacturing site, ensuring efficiency, safety and quality are maintained at all times.
Reporting to the GM, Cheese, this role will play a pivotal role in optimizing manufacturing processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving business goals.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead and manage a team of approximately 56 FTE that will vary during our high and low season, providing guidance, support, and direction to ensure operational excellence.
- Optimize manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and maintain the highest standards of quality
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement among the team encouraging innovation and best practice
- Take a lead role in driving safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and promoting a safe working environment
- Plan and prepare all operations budgets and forecasts, aligning them with business goals and overall strategy
- Review and recommend opportunities to reduce expenditure and improve efficiencies through BOMs, costing and routings to ensure accurate product costing and inventory management.
Our preferred candidate will have:
- Proven experience in a managerial role within food manufacturing, with a tract record of successfully leading teams and optimizing operations.
- Strong leaderships skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse workforce
- Experience in budget planning, financial analysis and reporting
- Understanding of safety regulations and a commitment to promoting a culture of safety
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively within a matrix organization
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Experience with SAP preferred but not essential
If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for continuous improvement, then come join our team and be part of a company committed to excellence in cheese manufacturing.
