Team Leader - Day Shift - Huntingwood

At The Arnott’s Group, you’ll work with a diverse team who align with our values and are passionate and empowered to perform at pace and achieve big things.  Alongside genuine people, you’ll enable the local production of quality products including Tim Tams, Campbells Soup, Shapes, V8 juice, Vita-Weat, Scotch Fingers and many, many more…. which you also get to enjoy.

The Arnott's Group unites a collection of leading consumer brands connected by our purpose, to create delicious moments. We recognise that creating delicious moments for a diverse range of consumers is only possible if our workforce reflects the consumers we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer - because it's right for our consumers, our business, and our people.

We are proud of our legacy, but we aren’t stopping here!  Collaborators, innovators, and agile thinkers with a curious mind thrive here.  Be part of a future which is full of delicious moments created locally, by you!

The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the manufacturing lines in the biscuit network at our site in Virginia. This person will lead the operational production plan through the optimum use of labour in accordance with specified Quality standards and Safety requirements. 

Culture and Perks: 

We stand for high performance with integrity and find moments of pride and celebrate the wins gained from our collective effort. These are part of our culture and the cornerstones of The Arnott’s Way. When you join our team, you can expect to experience a real sense of belonging, be empowered with accountability, be recognised for your contribution, collaborate with great people and enjoy the following perks: 

• Prioritise your physical, mental and financial wellbeing with discounted Health Insurance, home loans, gym memberships and access to our employee assistance program.
• Free parking for all employees, easily accessible to the office by public transport, onsite showers and secure bike parking.
• From the sustainability strategy to our Inclusion & Belonging work, there are ways to make a difference to people and the planet.

What your days look like:

• Building a strong Safety and Quality Culture
• Ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to LOTO, WHS and GMP
• Monitoring and tracking daily production outputs, waste, and yield throughout the shift, making order adjustments where necessary to ensure production plan is achieved.
• Ensuring lines/machines run in an efficient and uninterrupted manner, acting as required to ensure targets are achieved.
• Completing weekly labour planning process – manage leave, utilise available labour, mitigate site idle labour, reduce overtime and outsourced labour costs. 

The Ingredients for Success:

Just like you can’t make a Tim Tam without chocolate, there are a few essential ingredients we need for this role;

• Strong understanding of behavioural safety and ethics; proficient in MyOSH safety reporting systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications; computer literate.
• Experience with GMP and quality reporting systems.
• Strong communication skills, including active listening, written, verbal, and formal presentation.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement Systems, including Lean Tools (5S, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, Visual Management, Standard Work).

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please follow the link and apply.  We value diversity in our workforce. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please inform our team so that we can work together to support your needs throughout the recruitment process.
*We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies