Production Manager
Clifton, NJ, United States
What's on offer?
We are currently seeking an experienced or up and coming Production Manager to join our team in Clifton. Reporting to the Site Manager, the key focus of this role is to manage and control site operations to ensure the health and safety of our employees.
In return for your skills and commitment, Ridley AgriProducts offers a supportive team environment, great culture and excellent benefits, including:
Training and development opportunities, including study assistance
Competitive salary packages and employment conditions
Salary continuance insurance
Employee Share Scheme
Corporate health plan with BUPA Health Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
The key responsibilities for this position include:
Ensure adherences to all OHSE legislative and company policies.
Ensure all aspects of the manufacturing process for the various production facilities are managed, planned and executed within acceptable tolerances and to site targets
Investigate and rectify production & quality Issues where possible prior to product leaving site.
Monitors operation of plant equipment and systems. (OEE% Overall Equipment Efficiency & TPH) accurately recording unplanned and planned downtime, tonnes of mash and finished feed produced.
Participate in ensuring an accurate inventory stocktake is performed and discrepancies followed up.
Plant & Equipment is maintained to a safe operational standard that optimises production throughout.
Takes active responsibility and authority for all site operations in the absence of the site manager.
Delegate duties to competent staff during planned work and shutdowns (in accordance with skills and training).
Ensures that employees are adequately trained and signed off as competent in their roles. Audits the SOP/Work instructions while checking employee competency
Participate in objective setting, plan development and performance review of employees. (KPI's)
Ensure confined space, JSA, safety permits and procedures are followed and completed.
Prepares reports, analyses data, promotes problem solving and makes recommendations for improving plant operations and efficiencies. Captures gained efficiencies in win/win sheets.
Participate in all site audits including internal/external HSE, HACCP and Feed Safe audits. Complete and close out actions as required through site manager.
The key skills required for this role include
Supervisory experience - ability to lead and coach a team
5+years Industry Experience (History of working in planning manufacturing environment)
A thorough understanding of the MS Dynamics AX and Microsoft Office systems.
Strong verbal, negotiation and written communication skills
Ability to create & oversee execution of manufacturing and delivery schedules
Ability to relate to all levels of management
High attention to detail and good analytical skills
Ability to work under pressure
Sound knowledge of OH&S and Environmental Policies and Legislation
How to apply
If this is you, please visit www.ridley.com.au/about/vacancies and provide both your resume and cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake online psychometric testing and a comprehensive pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing). Open to new applicants with unrestricted work rights in Australia only.
Location Clifton
Category Stockfeed
Work Type Full-Time
Applications Close On 01/10/2023 at 12:00 AM
Applications for this job have now closed.
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