Address- Full time Permanent Position
- Attractive Pay Rates
- Lockwood (Bendigo), VIC Based
Our Company
Incorporated in 1938, Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm is a leading FMCG company headquartered in Lockwood (Bendigo), Victoria. At Hazeldenes, we have more than 80 years of history underpinning how we proudly go about our business. It is not just about our delicious chickens, innovation, and commitment to quality. It is about our people doing extraordinary things to deliver great products.
At Hazeldenes, we are proud of our people, our reputation, and our place in the community. From humble beginnings in Kangaroo Flat in Bendigo, our facilities have spread across rural Victoria. Our people come from many different cultures and backgrounds and have skills ranging from farming and quality control to engineering and poultry processing.
The Role
The role of the Maintenance/Engineering Stores Coordinator at Hazeldene's is pivotal in maintaining an efficient goods receivable, purchasing, and control system within the Engineering Department at the Lockwood site. By overseeing the comprehensive processes for parts and equipment management, they aim to optimize resource utilization while adhering to cost, health, safety, and quality standards. Ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and efficient stock monitoring systems is paramount to meeting internal customer specifications. Additionally, a robust preventative maintenance program is integral to maximizing plant uptime and reliability. The Maintenance/Engineering Stores Coordinator has overall responsibility of all goods ordered and delivered to the Maintenance/Engineering Department. It is expected that the incumbent will drive productivity and proactively seek guidance and assistance on any of the below items as required.
Your duties will include but are not limited to:
- Process purchase orders, invoices, and work orders accurately and within deadlines.
- Manage invoice authorization and credit processes according to company policies.
- Collaborate with Engineering Manager to identify and implement continuous improvement processes.
- Regularly review stock quantities, prices, and material usage to optimize resources.
- Negotiate favourable pricing and timely deliveries for operational needs.
- Maintain adequate stocking levels for critical spare parts.
- Support Engineering Team with general data entry tasks.
- Conduct quality audits within the Engineering Group and with QA team.
- Develop and maintain stock database for spare parts and materials.
- Manage parts and equipment references for easy identification and location.
- Stage proactive job packs and contribute to plant repair planning.
- Promote and apply safety policies and procedures in the workplace.
- Assist in developing and updating Quality documentation.
- Work autonomously to meet targets and delegate tasks efficiently.
Detailed Position Description available.
About you
- A minimum of three year’s experience in Store’s Maintenance/Management role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in negotiation of well-priced goods in a timely and quality manner to meet operational requirements.
- Awareness of the requirements of a production environment and the ability to perform duties consistent with those requirements.
- Sound understanding of, and commitment to, OH&S principles.
- Knowledge and support of continuous improvement principles.
- Basic computer operation and administrative skills.
- Sound understanding of the MEX system is an advantage.
- Ability to plan workloads and delegate as required.
- An appropriate trade/stores qualification relevant to a maintenance, engineering or warehousing environment is preferred but is not essential.
- Ability to negotiate with suppliers.
Benefits
In return we can offer:
- Full-Time, Attractive Pay Rates
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Mental health and well-being programs / EAP.
- Be part of a team that thrive for success.
- Company discounted products.
If you would like to join our dynamic team and be a part of our ongoing success, then click “Apply" to submit your resume.
Applicants required to be legally entitled to work in Australia and should have recognized qualifications.
We proudly embrace and promote cultural diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity within the workplace. Indigenous Australians, Torres Strait Islanders, and minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Note: Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia without restrictions or sponsorship.
Recruitment Team
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