Opportunity to work for a global companyPermanent full-time with attactive salaryGrow your career with Lactalis!About this OpportunityA rare opportunity has become available for an energetic and proactive Production Coordinator to come on board!Reporting to the Production Manager this role manages the hour-to-hour operation on their shift with focus on safety, quality and productivity of the factory. This includes troubleshooting and liaising with the appropriate internal stakeholders.The successful candidate needs to have strong leadership expertise, a high degree of autonomy, great communication skills, desire to keep learning, analytical mindset and able to do administration and reporting work .You will need to foster and maintain a work environment conducive to performance, continuous improvement, employee engagement and the highest levels of safe working practices.Some Key accountabilities include but not limited to:Check progress of production schedule by line & escalate if any major unplanned downtime.Check & Ensure all lines are running at correct production speedsReview & ensure that Roster / Schedules are alignedEnsure compliance to food safety requirements for all products manufacturedEnsure all QA checks are being completed & recordedSupport the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures as requiredEnsure all products are produced to company specifications and in line with quality guidelines and expectations of our customers. No product is to be produced without obtaining authorised specifications.Identify any faulty product produced during the manufacturing operationEnsure any reports of product non-conformance must be followed through with preventative/corrective actionEnsure all employees in the production team adhere to all company policies and proceduresEnsure hygiene and housekeeping is of the highest standards at all timesEnsure packaging and product waste is minimised and machines and labour are utilised efficientlyMotivate staff in a manner which ensures high levels of performanceDevelop, recommend, and implement processes and procedures that improve productionSupport the training and induction plan for operatorsPromote collaboration across departments to drive optimal productivityManage team performance as required.About you:Flexibility. This role may require you to rotate between shifts.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to organise, manage and control workflowAbility to lead, coach, develop and manage teams and improve engagementAbility to resolve conflict and drive changeExperience of FMCG industry is desirableDairy background is considered a plusFocus on Quality and Safety best practicesUnderstanding of production management, organisation and planning, and problem solving methodsGood financial acumenExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsDegree qualification in food, management or similar area is preferredIf you have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role please submit your application, including current resume by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts.About us:Here at Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. And, we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do.At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,200 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul's, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.We would like to take the opportunity to thank you in advance for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If this isn't your time to work with us we wish you all the best in your career search and welcome you to apply for positions with Lactalis Australia in the future.No Recruitment Agencies: We have this one covered!Job SearchClassificationLocationWork TypeKeywordsRegister Your InterestIf your area of interest is not currently listed, but you would like to be considered for a future position with us, then submit an application.Subscribe to the Job Alerts to receive an email straight to your inbox when a job that meets your skills becomes available.#J-18808-Ljbffr