General Information
Position Description
We are Fonterra, one of the world's largest dairy nutrition companies. Here in Australia, we collect milk from Aussie Farmers across Victoria and Tasmania, and our manufacturing sites turn this into the dairy foods you know and love in our supermarkets, including Perfect Italiano™, Mainland™, Western Star™, and Bega™. We also sell dairy ingredients to many of the world's leading food companies and partner with food services businesses across the country to get dairy foods into chefs' hands.
As a Co-operative created and owned by New Zealand dairy farmers, our collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in Australia and around the world.
As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.
When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.
About us
Northern Tasmania is home to our Wynyard site which makes cheese and a range of powders for food companies. We take Tasmanian farmers’ milk and turn this into world-class dairy foods for both the domestic and export market.
Your purpose:
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Team Leader to join our Wynyard site team. This position will manage a team of approximately 12 operators and will oversee the day-to-day site/production operations.
This role will work a rotating 4 on 4 off roster.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise a team of production staff, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure optimal performance and adherence to safety and quality standards
- Plan and coordinate production activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management, to meet production targets and customer demands
- Monitor production processes, equipment performance, and product quality, identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime and maximize productivity
- Implement and enforce safety protocols, ensuring a safe work environment and promoting a culture of safety awareness among team members
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as maintenance, quality control, and logistics, to optimize production processes, drive continuous improvement, and achieve operational excellence
- Train and develop team members, conducting performance evaluations, providing feedback, and fostering a positive and motivating work environment
About You:
We are looking for strong people leaders that have prior backgrounds within a manufacturing environment.
You can also demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in the food or dairy industry
- Strong knowledge of production processes, equipment, and quality control standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels
- Prior experience with SAP desirable or similar ERP system
- Sound understanding of health and safety regulations and practices
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required
Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?
At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.
The benefits of life at Fonterra
Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.
Sound good to you? Come and join us, and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together.