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Van Diemens Land Creamery
About the role
About the role
The Production Leading Hand supports the Operations Manager by coordinating the day-to-day operation of the production floor, ensuring production runs safely, efficiently and to the high standards expected at Van Diemen's Land Creamery. The role provides practical leadership throughout each shift by supporting the Production Team, coordinating workflow, maintaining production standards and responding to operational issues as they arise. By combining hands-on production experience with clear communication, coaching and problem solving, the role helps create an environment where people understand what is expected, work together effectively and take pride in producing premium products.
Key responsibilities
Coordinate day-to-day production activities
Support the Production Team throughout each shift
Allocate work and adjust priorities to meet production requirements
Ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently
Assist with production planning and daily scheduling
Support smooth production start-up, changeovers and shutdowns
Provide coaching and guidance to Production Team members
Support training and induction of new employees
Ensure products are manufactured to specification and monitor production processes to maintain consistent quality
Promote safe work practices at all times
About you
Demonstrated experience in food manufacturing or a similar production environment
Experience leading or coordinating teams in a practical operational setting
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure while managing competing priorities
Current Driver Licence
Right to work in Australia
Experience within dairy, ice cream or food manufacturing (desirable)
HACCP or Food Safety qualification (desirable)
Forklift Licence (desirable)
First Aid qualification (desirable)
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