CopRice is the animal foods division of SunRice and is a leading supplier of nutrition products to the companion animal and livestock sectors. CopRice has been supplying quality feeds for animals for over 30 years through plants in Leeton, Tongala, Leongatha, Gunnedah, Wangaratta, Cobden and Hamilton (NZ).

Over 2,100 employees, 30 brands, an unrelenting focus on innovation, and a commitment to our people, our communities and environment, we’re SunRice - an iconic Australian company and a great place to work. SunRice Group provides a real opportunity for passionate people to make a difference.

Pryde’s EasiFeed, proudly part of theSunRice Group, is Australia’s leading producer of premium equine feed and supplements. With over three decades of expertise, our operations are based inGunnedah, NSW. As part of the broader SunRice Group, you’ll be joining a global organisation with more than2,100 employees,30 brands, and11 businessesacross international markets.

About the Role

As a Shift Coordinator, you’ll lead frontline teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality production outcomes. Reporting to the Manufacturing Coordinator, you’ll be the key escalation point on shift, ensuring operations run smoothly while fostering a strong team culture and continuous improvement mindset.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Lead and support shift teams to meet production targets and KPIs
- Drive a strong safety-first culture, including incident reporting and investigations




- Ensure product quality and compliance standards are consistently met
- Coordinate workflows, resources, and materials to optimise efficiency
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members
- Monitor performance, address issues proactively, and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Deliver toolbox talks and promote team engagement initiatives
- Oversee shift reporting, documentation, and handovers

What You’ll Bring

- 3–5 years’ experience in a Team Leader / Supervisor role within manufacturing
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance in a fast-paced environment
- Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and operational processes
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
- Experience coordinating production schedules and managing workflows
- Proficiency in MS Office and production/reporting systems
- Experience in grains, stockfeed, or agricultural manufacturing

Why Join SunRice?

- Be part of a global agribusiness with solid local roots
- Opportunity to lead, influence, and grow within a supportive team
- Work in a business that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Career development opportunities across the SunRice Group

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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📌 Shift Coordinator - Gunnedah (Gunnedah Shire Council)
🏢 SunRice
📍 Gunnedah Shire Council