About the role

Reporting to the Production Manager, this is a frontline leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being out on the floor, working alongside the team and keeping operations running safely and effectively. You'll help coordinate people and production, set the standard for safe work practices, respond to operational issues and work closely with maintenance when equipment or machinery issues arise. Outside of cracking season, the role transitions into our maintenance period, providing an chance to get involved in plant maintenance and preparation for the next season.

Key responsibilities

- Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of operational employees on shift.

- Promote safe work practices and actively reinforce safety expectations across the team.

- Coordinate the hulling and shelling process to support safe and efficient production.

- Provide clear direction and support to team members throughout the shift.

- Keep an eye on plant performance, identify operational issues and respond before they become bigger problems.

- Troubleshoot machinery and equipment issues and work closely with the maintenance team when required.

- Conduct shift handovers, maintain shift logs and lead toolbox meetings.

- Coordinate breaks and workflow to minimise unnecessary downtime.

- Support expected operational and product quality standards.

- Look for practical opportunities to improve how work is done.

About you

- Strong mechanical aptitude and a practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.

- Experience working around machinery in a production,



processing, manufacturing, agricultural or similar operational environment.

- A strong safety mindset and willingness to speak up, address unsafe situations and lead by example.

- The ability to provide direction to others and bring a team with you.

- Good judgement and the ability to remain calm and make practical decisions when things don't go to plan.

- A willingness to take ownership rather than wait to be told what needs doing.

- A continuous improvement mindset and an interest in making things work better.

- Forklift and EWP licences are preferred but not essential.

About us

Riverland Almonds Hulling (RAH) is an almond hulling and shelling business based at Lindsay Point and forms part of Nut Producers Australia (NPA). Together with Riverland Almonds in Loxton and Australian Pioneer Pistachio Company in Robinvale, we form part of a growing horticultural processing business supporting Australian almond and pistachio growers. Riverland Almonds Hulling is a small, practical and team-oriented team. We value people who contribute, look out for each other and are willing to get involved.

Benefits

- Competitive remuneration package and company benefits.

- A strong focus on working safely and looking out for each other.

- On-the-job training and development.

- Opportunity to broaden your operational and mechanical experience.

- Genuine opportunity to develop your frontline leadership capability.

- Down-to-earth regional working environment close to the Murray River.

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