About this Opportunity A 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 the ability 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 are 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 speeds.Review & ensure that roster/schedules are aligned.Ensure compliance to food safety requirements for all products manufactured.Ensure all QA checks are being completed & recorded.Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures as required.Ensure 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 operation.Ensure any reports of product non-conformance must be followed through with preventative/corrective action.Ensure all employees in the production team adhere to all company policies and procedures.Ensure hygiene and housekeeping is of the highest standards at all times.Ensure packaging and product waste is minimised and machines and labour are utilised efficiently.Motivate staff in a manner which ensures high levels of performance.Develop, recommend, and implement processes and procedures that improve production.Minimise downtime.Support the training and induction plan for operators.Promote collaboration across departments to drive optimal productivity.Manage team performance as required.About You: Supervisory/management experience.Flexibility.
This role may require you to rotate between shifts.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to organise, manage, and control workflow.Ability to lead, coach, develop, and manage teams and improve engagement.Ability to resolve conflict and drive change.Experience in the FMCG industry is desirable.Dairy background is considered a plus.Focus on quality and safety best practices.Understanding of production management, organisation and planning, and problem-solving methods.Good financial acumen.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Degree qualification in food, management, or similar area is preferred.If you have the ambition, drive, and competency to succeed in this role, please submit your application, including your 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!
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