At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia's leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
The Role
* To manage and control all site operations through: -Ensuring a safe workplace where risks are identified, assessed and mitigated to ensure the health and safety of our employees
* Plan and deliver effective resources to achieve site goals including OHS&E compliance, production targets, quality assurance, budget control and labour resources.
* Responsibility for site production targets including efficient manufacturing of finished goods to specification, on time and in full
* Manage all costs within the site budget
* Proactive and efficient customer service activities. Covering all aspects of customer enquiry and complaint handling
* Efficient and effective control all inventory associated with the site
* Ensuring all administration processes are completed at the site
* Support, direct and develop site staff into an effective and reliable team
* Develop, implement and achieve improvement goals across all site functions
* Delivery of required financial outcomes
* People focussed, leading with accountability and integrity, focussed on developing the next gen and best in class team
You Will Have
* Demonstrated experience in a food or stockfeed manufacturing industry with exposure to plant management and process automation
* Demonstrated experience managing, leading and developing employees in a production environment
* Demonstrated experience with production planning, control and measurement methodologies
* Understanding of OHS&E, QA and other statutory management standards and requirements
* Experience in safety & quality management systems
* Understanding of HR and EEO requirements
* Understanding of stock control issues and methodology
* Must have current driver's license and flexibility to travel regionally as required
* Ability to be hands on in both attitude and skills
* Knowledge of Lean Principles and proven experience in planning and delivering a Continuous Improvement plan - desirable
Open to applicants with Australian unrestricted work rights only.
Ridley prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer.
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