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Looking for your next step in leadership within food manufacturing? McLean Farms is seeking an experienced Egg Grading and Packing Floor Manager to support the day-to‐day operations of our Grading and Packing Facility. This is a hands‐on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast‐paced, quality‐driven environment and enjoys supporting teams, maintaining high standards, and driving continuous improvement.
About The Role
Reporting to the Grading and Packing Manager, the Grading and Packing 2IC plays a key role in overseeing grading and packing operations, coordinating team activities, and ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. You will act as a key support to the team, while leading by example on the floor, contributing to operational efficiency and a positive team culture.
Key Responsibilities Grading & Packing Operations
* Oversee daily grading and packing activities to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and quality outcomes
* Monitor production processes and conduct regular quality checks
* Address issues promptly and implement corrective actions where required
* Maintain accurate production, quality, and incident records
Team Leadership & Coordination
* Allocate tasks and coordinate team activities to support smooth workflow
* Provide guidance, coaching, and on‐the‐job training to team members
* Foster a collaborative, compliant, and productive work environment
Safety, Compliance & Quality
* Promote safe work practices and proactively identify hazards
* Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS, and biosecurity requirements
* Support SOPs, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives
Inventory, Equipment & Resources
* Monitor stock levels of packaging materials and supplies
* Ensure plant, equipment, and infrastructure are maintained and defects reported
* Coordinate routine equipment checks and maintenance records
Planning, Reporting & Improvement
* Assist with work scheduling and monitoring production performance
* Review operational data and contribute to efficiency improvements
* Communicate clearly with management and team members
About You
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory or senior operational role within food manufacturing, agriculture, or a similar production environment
* Experience in grading, packing, or quality‐controlled production operations
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* A solid understanding of WHS, food safety, and quality standards
* Confidence working in a fast‐paced environment and supporting continuous improvement
* Ability to maintain accurate records and reports
Why Join McLean Farms?
* Be part of a supportive and growing Australian‐owned business
* Work in a hands‐on leadership role with real operational impact
* Opportunities for development and career progression
* A workplace that values teamwork, safety, and doing the right thing
Our Values
* We Care – We nurture our people, animals, environment, workplace, and community.
* We Are One Team – We work together towards a common goal in a respectful and effective manner.
* We Aim for Excellence – We strive to improve continuously.
* We Find a Way – We work together to find solutions to every challenge.
* We Do the Right Thing – We make decisions and choose behaviours based on what is right and what is wrong.
Apply Today!
To learn more about McLean Farms and what we do, please visit our website: www.mcleanfarms.au.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia to apply.
You must not have any birds, pigs or poultry at home, and you must not regularly come into contact with birds, pigs or poultry in order to work at McLean Farms.
Please ensure that you have read the Bio‐Security Document on the right‐hand side.
To proceed with employment shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a Preemployment functional assessment and Drug and Alcohol testing.
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