Laboratory Supervisor - Sunshine Sugar Broadwater Mill
In anewly created role, we are seeking aLaboratory Supervisorto join the team at the Broadwater site.
As a Laboratory Supervisor, you will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the laboratory quality activities to ensure the delivery of reliable and accurate analytical data for process control, product quality, customer requirements and environmental compliance.
About the role
The day to day supervision of a small laboratory team, including rostering, leave planning and performance management
Ensuring reliable, timely and accurate analysis and reporting for process control, sugar quality, environmental monitoring and non routine testing, including one weekend day in the crushing season
Play a lead role in developing and maintaining Valuable Laboratory Practices (GLP) and requirements of the cane supply and processing contract
Providing guidance, training and advice on analytical techniques
Assisting in factory, laboratory, quality and complaints investigations and report where required
Implement and report on inter mill product exchange program to ensure analytical accuracy
Maintaining adequate levels of laboratory supplies
Ensuring analytical equipment is calibrated, maintained and repaired as required
We are looking for
Commitment and good attitude to safety and culture
Relevant qualifications Cert III Laboratory Techniques or better (tertiary qualifications in chemistry or food technologist highly regarded)
Demonstrated experience in laboratory operations in a mid-size food manufacturing business.
Strong communication skills and IT fluency (MS Office suite)




Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills
Commitment to workplace health and safety, workplace culture and teamwork
Willingness to co-operatively work with others in sharing knowledge, expertise and experience
Ability to problem solve, work through solutions to challenges as they arise
Ability to manage priorities and deliver on deadlines whilst managing multiple tasks
Continuous improvement mind set and experience implementing CI programs is an advantage
Ability to influence others in a positive way to ensure improvements and process changes are accepted
Why join Sunshine Sugar
5 weeks annual leave
25% leave loading on 4 weeks
9 day fortnight during the maintenance season (January - June)
Work in the beautiful Northern Rivers region, only 20 minutes from Ballina
Join a well established Australian owned business that plays a vital role in one of the Northern Rivers' largest agricultural and manufacturing industries
The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including alcohol and drug screening.
About Sunshine Sugar
We are an Australian owned sugar milling and refining company operates 3 sugar mills and a refinery in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.
Identified as one of the largest agricultural and manufacturing sectors in the region, employing over 350 people directly and a further **** indirectly to support the local industry.
The region, known for its stunning beaches, rivers, fishing and natural wonders extends across seven shires including Tweed, Byron Bay, Ballina and the Clarence Valley.
Broadwater is situated on the Richmond River, 20 minutes south of Ballina.
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📌 Laboratory Supervisor - Sunshine Sugar Broadwater Mill (Busselton)
🏢 Sunshine Sugar
📍 Busselton