Facility Supervisor (Pack shed) – Avocados
Location: Atherton, Far North QLD
Costa is Australia's leading
grower, packer, and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. We
nurture our people, cultivate our growing sites, and invest in ongoing research
and development. All our products are fresh, nutritious, unprocessed, and grown
either on our own farms or those of our partner growers.
We are currently seeking a
Facility Supervisor (Pack shed)to join our Costa Avocado team in Atherton, Far North Queensland.
About the Role
This role is responsible for
the successful operation and supervision of the avocado packing shed. It
focuses on coordinating and overseeing safe and efficient packing operations in
accordance with quality standards, ensuring premium produce is delivered to our
customers.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Plan and supervise
packing staff to ensure maximum productivity, in collaboration with the
Pack Shed Manager.
* Assist in developing the production schedule and monitoring
the labour budget.
* Set up, operate, and
maintain packing line and associated equipment. This includes
troubleshooting issues and liaising with technicians as required.
* Manage packed product,
process fruit, and waste levels accurately and promptly, reporting weekly
or as required through Packout and QC reports.
* Monitor product
grading, MLS, and packing staff performance, making adjustments as needed
to maximise productivity.
* Train and supervise
line QCs in the use of relevant systems.
* Monitor and report on
quality, food safety, and WHS requirements, driving continual improvement.
* Ensure staff training
is up-to-date with current health, safety, quality, and environmental
procedures.
About You
To succeed in this role, you
will bring:
* Proven experience
supervising in a pack shed or similar environment.
* Strong planning,
organisational, and leadership skills.
* A focus on achieving
high-quality results and minimising rejections.
* Self-motivation and the
ability to take initiative.
* The ability to motivate
and support team members to work efficiently.
* Willingness to be
hands-on and lead by example.
* Excellent verbal and
written communication skills.
* An ability to work well
with people from diverse backgrounds.
* A team-oriented
approach with effective problem-solving skills.
* A solid understanding
of Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
What we offer
A role working within a collaborative
environment with a team that has a high-performance mindset.
Significant scope for growth and
professional development within Costa.