Company:

The company is a fresh produce supply chain company, providing domestic customers a single source of supply across a diverse range of fruit and vegetable categories.

The clients farming and distribution operations, coupled with major and independent retailer relationships, ensure we reach Australian households with good quality, healthy, fresh produce.

Vison for Candidate:

Candidate drives improvement and efficiencies within the company.
Be responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s DC with a focus on developing staff, introduce metrics and be prepared to be hands on daily.
Start time for the successful candidate will be 6am Monday to Friday. 

Site:

4 direct reports, Logistics Coordinator (3PL), 2 Team Leaders, QA Coordinator.
 
Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience gained in a similar role within short shelf life or a DC environment.
• In depth knowledge and hands on experience in a fast moving DC, particularly a fresh produce pick packing site with distribution to supermarket chains. (Coles, Woolies & Aldi)
• High level knowledge and/or experience in the area of quality assurance and knowledge of fresh produce.
• Strong leadership skills that build cohesive teams, along with a productive and positive workplace culture.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with both internal and external parties.
• Detailed orientated ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks to meet scheduling priorities, demands and timelines.
• Safety Focus, large number of forklifts on site.
• Lean Practitioner / Quality Assurance certification and/or a relevant Food Safety Accreditation is preferred, however not essential.

On Offer: 

You will receive the benefits of joining a successful team in an established national company, an outstanding remuneration package, and career opportunities based upon your performance.