About our team
What did you have for breakfast today? Whether it's the flour in your toast or the grain in your cereal, it's highly likely that GrainCorp helped get it onto your plate! As we find new ways to connect rural communities with food, animal feed and industrial customers around the world, we are proud to say we're leading the way in sustainable agriculture.
About the role
We are looking for an Area Manager for our Yamala cluster of country grain receival sites. You will work closely with the Regional Operations Manager to effectively manage the operational aspects of these sites - specifically our people and operational excellence, grain receivals and out-loading, grower relationships, maintenance, and pest control to achieve GrainCorp's supply chain objectives.
In addition to travel within your cluster of sites you will oversee operations and liaise with site managers and their teams. This role will focus on community representation to maintain and build a profitable market presence. Your key objectives will be to achieve and maintain financial and supply chain targets, provide outstanding safety leadership, manage costs and identify and act on opportunities to improve productivity. Finally, but most importantly, you will coach and develop your Site Managers, providing them with the tools to nurture and grow their talent and encourage behaviours that reflect our values by role modelling same.
About your experience
Our ideal candidate has people management experience, preferably in a supply chain environment (though not essential). To be successful you will need a strong track record in developing and maintaining customer relationships. With strong commercial acumen you will have the capacity to take on responsibility for your own P&L and will demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate people to improve service, safety, and productivity. Excellent communication skills coupled with the tenacity to increase engagement and drive a positive customer-led culture will see you succeed in this role. Tertiary qualifications in a business discipline will be highly regarded although are not essential. A current, unrestricted driver's licence is essential as is the capacity and willingness to travel in your area frequently.
Ready to apply? / How do you apply?
The next steps are easy! Simply submit your application and one of our team will reach out for a chat to discuss your background in more detail. We are looking forward to speaking to you!
In addition to providing proof of working rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical.
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