Job Detail

Packshed Supervisor - Tasmania

14 November 2023

• Location: TAS Other
• Job Type: Permanent / Full Time
• Reference No. 3719246

Benefits:

• Market Leader
• Diverse role
• Career progression available

We are seeking a Packshed Supervisor for a modern facility in South Eastern Tasmania. Our client is a progressive, vibrant, privately owned business. We are looking for a Pack Shed Supervisor to help us ensure that fruit is packed to the highest standards of quality and safety. The Pack Shed Supervisor is responsible for staff management, optimising machinery performance,  ensuring grading, packing, and shipping are carried out on time and to budgets.  The role also includes supervising and, managing inventory, OH&S, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
Key responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Packshed Manager you will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
• Ensure all produce is packed to the highest standard using industry best practice.
• Organising and rostering all casual staff requirements.
• Maintaining the Packing shed cleanliness, adhering to all food safety requirements.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records for daily product pack outs.
• Working closely with the QA Manager and Harvest manager to manage the output of the pack house to cope with seasonal fluctuations in supply and demand.
• Assist in the management of client accounts.
• Ensuring batch coding and inventory management systems are adhered to.
• Assist with coordinating transport for the refrigerated delivery of packed produce on time.
• Maintaining packaging goods and liaising with suppliers to ensure stock levels are maintained.
• Training, mentoring and performance of packing staff.
• Ensuring that WHS obligations are implemented and adhered to by team members.
• Working alongside key members of the growing and marketing team.
• Performing other duties as required within the scope of your skills and responsibilities.

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:                               
• Significant experience in produce packing.
• Experience and working knowledge of Computerised packing graders.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and the needs of the market and environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Team player who can work autonomously.
• Be able to work flexible hours at times due to weather and seasonal influences. Weekend work in season will be     required during harvest.
• Strong people management skills with a track record of developing, motivating and leading by example.
• Drive, commitment and the ability to influence others through commercial reasoning.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Ability to analyse data and interpret trends.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Must have an understanding and commitment to HACCP and quality protocols.
• Good knowledge of fresh produce hygiene and food safety
• Must have a drivers licence, current first Aid certificate, current forklift licence (not as important).
• Must have knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Experience in a similar position within the FMCG/food processing industry desirable.
 
An attractive remuneration package is on offer and will be based upon relevant qualifications and experience.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional team of an expanding company.   
 
To apply send a cover letter and CV to asher@agrijobs.com.au  
 
Contact: Asher Hammond (B.Ag.Sc)
Business Manager
Agrijobs Australia
0406 954 055
asher@agrijobs.com.au
www.agrijobs.com.au