In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand's major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot's Global Food business. With 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, Simplot Global Food serves retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, and employs 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating food that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
Culture and BenefitsAt Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
Respect for ResourcesSpirit of InnovationPassion for PeopleWe embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.
The PerksAnnual incentive (bonus) programmeDiscounted health insurance optionsIncome Protection InsuranceNovated car leasing agreementsFully supplied and laundered uniform, boots + PPETraining and development opportunitiesOpportunity to purchase additional annual leaveDiscount options on gym memberships, hire cars, and Microsoft Office productsAbout Our RoleAn exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced Logistics Specialist at our Bathurst vegetable and snack lines processing plant. Reporting to the Logistics Area Manager, in this Mon-Fri day shift role, the Logistics Specialist will lead and manage inventory movements to support production and packing requirements - delivering value through inventory accuracies, reduced logistics spend, improved on-time and accurate delivery and operational excellence.
What You Will DoWorking closely with our wider Production & Packing teams, duties will include (but are not limited to):
Monitor and control inventory movementsSupport the Logistics department in generation and deployment of KPI figuresMonitor effective up-time and availability of forklift fleetStock control disposition (aged & held stock) and reportingForecasting & inventory controlFacilitate tier 1 daily meetings - capturing & addressing any safety, quality and operational concernsAttend cross functional tier meetingsAnalyse data trends to determine process improvement opportunitiesContribute to site Continuous Improvement (CI) activitiesDevelopment of SOPsAbout You100% commitment to health and safety in the workplacePossess a demonstrated background in logistics / inventory control / load planning with food processing experience being advantageous.Exceptional troubleshooting and problem resolution skillsStrong attention to detailHigh level of both verbal and written communication skillsIntermediate user of Windows based systemsAbility to self start whilst contributing to team activitiesPossess an analytical mindset with the ability to provide daily, weekly and monthly reporting to stakeholdersWillingness to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment (incl. urine based drug & alcohol testing)Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal). APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT MONDAY 07th OCTOBER - Simplot reserve the right to commence recruitment activities prior to advert closing date. Job Requisition ID: 19955
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Country: Australia
Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at ******
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