Warehouse Manager - Prepared Foods Plant

Position Title: Warehouse Manager - Prepared Foods Plant
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Ballarat
Requisition ID: 25955
Potatoes. French Fries. Taters. You love them, we make them. In fact, we make 1 in 4 of the world’s frozen potato products and if you have eaten fries this week, there is a good chance they were ours!
Responsibility and accountability for the forward planning and day-to-day leadership/management of store shifts and all the resources allocated to this operation. Key competencies are measured around Safety, Quality, Delivery, People and Environment. To understand, comply, and where necessary enforce, company policies and practices currently in place and any new policies/practices that are implemented.
About the role
Health and Safety – Champion/coach/improve H&S culture and ensuring compliance within the Stores Department.
Incident Investigation and Corrective Action requirements
OH&S committee member
Change Management – Key member of the Leadership group, responsible for implementation and sustainment of all continuous improvement activities, including best practice and standard operating procedures.
Staff Development and Training – Deploy team in accordance with their skills and capabilities. A ‘hands on’ approach to developing a strong stores team that is capable of sustaining the rate of change within the operation. Ensure each team member has a comprehensive Personal Development and Training Program.
Continuous Improvement – To be completely immersed in MDI and provide the leadership that the team requires to implement and sustain improvements made through Kaizen and Six Sigma events.
Champion RTM and DAM
Continuous Improvement board owner
Availability and Performance ownership
Quality (Product and Systems) – Compliance with internal and external practices in line with auditing requirements and maintaining high levels of inventory accuracy. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and compliance with the Food Safety Management System.
People - To lead the team through positive role modelling and influence. Develop a learning culture and empower and enable the team to succeed. A ‘hands-on’ approach to Employment Relations, including the setting and monitoring of KPI’s and core competency goals, leave management, and a proactive approach to any performance issues. Champion engagement activities
Labour coordination - cover during staff absences
Compliance – To ensure all aspects of the day-to-day operation of Stores are compliant with Local body, Legislative, and Corporate requirements.
Environment - To minimise the environmental impact of manufacturing processes by:
Educating operators to be aware of their environmental responsibilities with proper
training and ensuring resources are available to implement such actions.
Ensuring compliance with the McCain Environmental Policy and ensuring policy is communicated to all Stores personnel.
About you
Relevant industry and leadership qualifications and experience
Background in warehouse operations
Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes, Safety, GMP, HACCP, Environment and
Quality Systems
Good people and communication skills (across multiple departments and all levels of
personnel)
Ability to think logically and problem solve
Results orientation with the ability to work on a variety of unconnected projects
Good computer skills (inc. Microsoft Office applications- Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
What’s in it for You?
Opportunity to be a part of a global iconic brand, fun & high performing team
Flexible working through a hybrid model
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Pioneering, innovative and dedicated development programs
Education Assistance Programs
Opportunity to Chip In and give back to the community as part of our paid volunteer program each year
38 hour working week and RDOs!
Competitive salary (above award) and benefits on offer
Provision of protective clothing required for the role
Career growth and mentor opportunities
Gain various High Risk Work Licenses
If you’re looking for your next challenge and want to get behind an organisation that celebrates real connections, then this is your role!
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Job Family: Manufacturing Division: ANZ Department: Pizza Dayshift Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Ballarat
Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.