Job Description
You'll oversee the end-to-end production and packing of whole and processed vegetables, ensuring our products are processed and packed efficiently, safely and to the quality standards expected by our customers and growers.
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This is a hands-on leadership role coordinating people, plant and production schedules while maintaining a solid focus on safety, food quality, productivity and profitability.
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Working closely with the Operations Manager you'll lead a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and food safety, while identifying opportunities to reduce waste and maximise operational performance.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead and coordinate daily production and packing operations, including people, plant, processes and packaging.
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Ensure products meet customers' quality and delivery requirements.
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Manage production schedules and labour requirements, adjusting resources to optimise productivity and meet changing customer orders.
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Lead the implementation of WHS, food safety, hygiene and quality standards across the production team.
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Monitor operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement and implement initiatives to reduce waste and downtime.
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Lead, support and develop production team members, including training support and performance feedback.
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About You
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You will lead from the front as a practical and organised production manager who enjoys being close to the operation and making things happen.
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You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, leading people and solving problems while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and performance.
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To Be Successful You Will Have:
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3 to 5 years' experience in a production supervisor, production manager or similar operational leadership role.
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Strong planning, scheduling and time management skills.
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Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a diverse team.
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A strong understanding of workplace safety, quality and food safety responsibilities.
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A strong work ethic and a practical approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
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Ability to work independently, follow through on priorities and make sound decisions in a busy factory.
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Preferred (Not essential)
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Experience identifying, analysing and improving production processes.
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Competent with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
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Grow Your Career with Kalfresh
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Kalfresh is an innovative, fast-growing Queensland horticultural company, focused on farming, processing and marketing fresh conventional and certified organic vegetables across Australia and select export markets.
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We're a diverse, skilled team united by our passion for fresh, healthy nutrient-rich produce. We are creating a better farming future for our people, community, consumer and the workplace.
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Our head office is situated in Kalbar, one hour's drive from Brisbane in the beautiful Scenic Rim. We farm in four geographically and climatically diverse regions - the Fassifern Valley, Southern Downs, Lockyer Valley and in North Queensland (Bowen & Ayr). Our core crops are green beans, sweet corn, carrots, onions, baby capsicums, pumpkins, brassicas and mini melons.
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