We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years. A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together. Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.
Your opportunity to join our Weigh Label Room at our Lytton DC!
We are looking for an experienced Supervisor to join our Lytton team to manage our labelling production room, known at Inghams as the Weigh Label Room (WLR). The WLR is a busy production environment operation across 3 shifts, 24 hrs a day/ 5 days a week.
This Supervisor will be required to work Monday to Friday from 2-10pm, overseeing both the afternoon and night shifts, comprising around 45 team members who are responsible for inspecting, packing, weighing and labelling poultry products.
We are looking for someone from a similar production environment with experience managing a large team in a fast paced, KPI-driven environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily operations of a busy production environment
- Manage the rostering and rotation of 45 team members including Team Leaders, across 2 shifts, ensuring optimal efficiencies are achieved while meeting KPI targets
- Partner closely with the other WLR Supervisor to ensure all weekend shifts and overtime are covered
- Lead and motivate your team, fostering a positive culture for both individuals and the group to achieve individual, team and site objectives
- Coach and develop a high-performing team, ensuring adherence to policies and providing clear expectations and ongoing support
- Set and achieve key performance goals
- Plan for team growth, developing all members for future roles
- Manage resources effectively, using labour and equipment to maximise safety, profitability, and meet customer needs
- Support the Team Leaders to drive performance to deliver on customer expectations
- Collaborate with the Sales and Planning teams to determine demand, supply and labour requirements
- Work with other teams to find ways to improve processes and reduce costs
- Manage and reduce product wastage coming out of the WLR
- Ensure equipment maintenance is regularly carried out
- Manage a P&L and analyse data to improve operations and customer satisfaction
- Demonstrate company values and behaviours consistently
Key requirements:
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced production/ manufacturing environment with a proven track record of achieving positive operational outcomes
- Strong knowledge of supply chain logistics in FMCG, including Cold Chain, GMP, and HACCP
- Proven experience driving continuous improvement, with knowledge of 5S, TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma
- Superior leadership skills, able to build rapport quickly and effectively to create a highly collaborative working environment
- Experience in leading, coaching and developing a large team
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally and build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- High attention to detail and demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and organise work demands whilst meeting tight deadlines
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with proficiency in Excel and managing a P&L
Key benefits:
- Great employee savings including product discounts, travel discounts + more!
- Great job security within an ASX-listed and stable company
- Ongoing training and career progression
- Free onsite parking
- Full uniform and PPE provided
- Parental Leave Policy for new parents
- Employee Assistance Program for team members and their families
- Fast-paced and team-focused environment in modern warehousing facilities
We’re looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous and committed to join us; people who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering deliciously good food that’s…Always Good!