Job Description

Our Client
n Our client Essantis are passionate, inspired producers of Australian grown plant based food and beverage ingredients.
n For over 40 years our customers have relied upon us to provide healthy, natural foods, grown in Australia for those at home and for millions around the world.
n We're proud of our history, our success and our reputation, and we're hungry to grow, innovate and produce more of the foods people love to eat.

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Role

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Reporting to the Yard ManagerGM of Operations and based in Smeaton, Victoria, the Production Coordinator – Animal Nutrition will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Bulk Shed, including processing, handling, logistics, quality control, maintenance and site hygiene. This is a Monday to Friday role with adhoc weekday and weekend overtime and call outs expected.

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This role carries 3 direct reports (Warehouse Packing and Yard Operators)Operators) and is accountable for ensuring the Bulk Shed operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with DAFF and Feed Protected regulations.
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- Manage the day-to-day operations and activities in the Bulk Shed.
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- Receive and action the production schedule in conjunction with the Mill Production Manager.
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- Manage diet formulations in the Skiold batching system and oversee batching of all stockfeed orders.
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- Monitor bulk shed batching performance against production and quality standards, and manage Quality Control systems within the Bulk Shed.
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- Manage day to day operations, equipment and people within the Bulk Shed, with a focus on continuous improvement and staff engagement.
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- Oversee labour requirements in conjunction with the Yard Manager,



GM Operations (VIC) and People & Culture Manager, including rostering, leave, performance management and issue resolution.
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- Maintain effective working relationships with the Smeaton Weighbridge team and the Smeaton Production Manager & /Coordinator to ensure smooth coordination across scheduling, production and freightlogistics.
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- Promote a positive, safety-first culture — conducting regular safety audits and risk assessments, and ensuring hazards, near misses and incidents are reported and managed appropriately.
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- Complete daily and monthly stocktakes.
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- Live our company values – Honesty, Accountability, Passion and Boldness.
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Skills Required
n Most importantly, this is a business of dynamic and passionate manufacturing professionals. As such the ideal candidate will come from a stockfeed, feed milling or bulk handling background who is hands-on, safety-conscious and passionate about people.

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- Experience in a team leader, supervisor or management role within a manufacturing or logistics environment.
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- Stockfeed industry (or similar) experience is desirableessential.
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- Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team.
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- Proficiency in manufacturing software and ERP systems.
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- Mechanically minded / exposure to first line maintenance on industrial equipment (e.g. drag chains, augers, bucket elevators)
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- Problem solving skills and a solutions-focused approach.
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- Experience working in a culturally diverse workplace.
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- Current driver's licence essential; forklift, telehandler, EWP, working at heights or confined space tickets highly regarded.
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- Comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights, and in dusty environments as required.
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