Job Description
About the role: Reporting to the Site Manager and acting as the 2IC, you will be responsible for managing production operations, ensuring the safe, continuous and efficient running of our Pet food Facility. Our Petfood operation employs 120 staff and produces around 20,000 tons of canned goods, pouches and dog roll products annually. Massive capital investment is currently taking place at the site and we require a suitably qualified person to manage the factory. Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of process improvement initiatives (as per the Kraft Heinz Manufacturing Playbook) Promote a performance-based culture that encourages ownership, continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence. Manage the factory budget, provide operational leadership and drive key continuous improvement and capital projects. Deliver significant year on year improvement across all key measures including food safety and quality, environmental health and safety and operational cost. Maintain a customer focus, ensuring CSL is maintained at a high level and all growth opportunities are fully explored and realised where it makes business sense. Ensure the factory is always fully compliant with all regulatory requirements About you: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a food-manufacturing environment. Ability to inspire and motivate a team. A proven track record of results and continuous improvement in manufacturing or related roles. Experience in leading significant changes and successfully managing teams within a complex manufacturing environment. An experienced manager of people and projects. Experienced in a high-volume manufacturing and/or distribution environment. Succeeds at influencing a wide spectrum of stakeholders through methodology. Benefits program: We empower our people to own their work, and it’s true our employees are our competitive advantage – so we take care of our Kraft Heinz family with our ‘Live Well’ benefits program: Career Growth – At Kraft Heinz we’re always looking to future plan and develop our staff into more senior positions. Gatherings - End of Year Celebration Wellbeing – annual health checks & flu shots, wellbeing sessions & webinars Parental Leave - 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers The Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity and inclusion Bring your appetite for more! Applications close on Friday 28th August 2020. Applications may be reviewed and interviews conducted prior to the close date so don’t wait – apply now! #LI-DNI Location(s)Tomoana
