Shift Supervisor

We are Lactalis AustraliaWe are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world's largest producer of dairy goods.  With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products-milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,350 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.Pillar brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are.  We are humble, proud and resilient.  Our brands, people and know how define who we are. We provide a safe workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development, and believe that true success comes from us.Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment.  With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference! About the OpportunityWe are now seeking a people focussed Supervisor to join our production team based at our Clarence Gardens manufacturing operation.You will be someone that seeks continuous improvements while embracing change and supporting staff through the change management process. Above all for this role, we are looking for a leader that is able to step in and work alongside your team to help them achieve their best, whether that is assisting on the lines, troubleshooting or discussing any concerns that staff may have.Reporting into the Production Manager, this is a team leadership role where you will be responsible for:Leading and coordinating manufacturing operations on a shift basis including troubleshooting and liaising with all the appropriate internal and external stakeholders, ensuing employees meet required production schedules.Assisting all production operators in maintaining production, safety, quality, environmental and productivity standards.Driving a culture that improves and maintains safety and quality throughout the shift.Ensure compliance with company and industry regulations and standards.Lead by example by with positive behaviour and great communication; conducting safety walks, talks, internal audits, training.Being an advocate for continuous improvement methodologies and a champion of change.To be successful in this role you will be required to:Demonstrated experience in a Production Supervisory role, preferably within the Food Manufacturing Industry with previous experience working with HACCP.Strong team leadership skills with proven abilities to coach and develop others, monitor and measure performance and provide direct feedback.Demonstrated experience with leading, engaging and developing teams, with the capability to create a collaborative and positive working environment.Passionate about driving continuous improvement initiatives through implementing strategiesEnsure product is manufactured according to specification and all work is completed according to quality procedures.Lead a team to achieve a safe and efficient production and warehouse environment.Perform manufacturing capability trials for new products or raw materials and keep adequate records.Demonstrated ability to drive a safety culture with an environmental and quality focus. You must be self-motivated and able to work varying types of shift work and overtime as required.If you are confident within your experience and have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role and wish to join an impressive global business, please submit your application including current resume by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts.We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If this isn't your time to work with us we wish you all the best in your career search and welcome you to apply for positions with Lactalis Australia in the future.No Recruitment Agencies: We have this one covered!  AUD Clarence Gardens 5039