The SunRice Group is an Australian ASX-listed branded food group, comprising multiple businesses, assets and operations across Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, the United States, The Pacific Islands and Asia. SunRice was built by the Australian rice industry over many decades, and today is one of Australia's leading branded food exporters, with approximately 2,000 employees and operations in 11 countries. SunRice is a great place to work, providing a real opportunity for passionate people to make a difference.
About the role Located at our site in Leeton, you will be an integral member of the CopRice Leeton Leadership team, responsible for managing the full operational remit required for our Petfood facility including Feed mill, Bran Plant, Packing and Extrusion areas. You will have responsibility for deliverables which meet business safety, quality, people, financial and commercial objectives.
Key responsibilities include: Leading all planned Production requirements for Feed mill, Bran Plant and Petfood Facilities in a cost-effective manner, while ensuring that CopRice SHE, quality and human resources policies, strategies and standards are met.Leading improvement activities and culture development across these business units, within the business expectations and scorecard is a key focus for the role.Championing continuous improvement to provide positive uplift in production performance, utilisation, throughput and equipment is a critical activity.Embedding a positive, inclusive and accountable culture based on our foundational principles and behaviours is also a fundamental aspect of the role.About You You are decisive in your problem-solving approach, have excellent communication skills and strong organisational and planning skills. You are a natural influencer and encourage open, friendly engagement and collaboration. You have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar leadership position where you demonstrated your ability to motivate and empower your team members.
You will also have:
In depth knowledge of Production Planning and a thorough understanding of HACCP and GMP in a manufacturing environment.Proficiency with technical applications such as production automation, data entry and using software to access project data, track budget information and design processes.Excellent understanding of OEE and ability to use metrics to track operation effectiveness across different shifts.People Leader skills with the ability to guide team members and set positive examples.Demonstrated ability to promote and model a culture of safety in the workplace.Tertiary qualifications at Diploma level or above in manufacturing, engineering or related disciplines.While not essential, experience in the FMCG industry would be highly regarded. Benefits: Corporate discounts across gym memberships, Bupa Health insurance, travel, car rental & home removalists.Access to staff allowances of SunRice products weekly!Banking benefits with our partnership with CommBank.If you are ready for the next step in your career and this sounds like the opportunity for you, please APPLY NOW!
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SunRice is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SunRice will consider qualified applicants for employment based on their merit, individual skills, qualifications and other appropriate criteria relevant to the role for which they are applying.
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