Team Leader - Dairy Manufacturing / Cleaning
Afternoon/Night shift role- leading a small cleaning team in a dairy manufacturing plant. Food manufacturing and supervisory experience is essential.
Summary about this job
Team Leaders/Supervisors
Company: Harry & Larry's Ice Cream
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-8-5574-2298
Fax: +61-7-7750-4169
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Detail information about job Team Leader - Dairy Manufacturing / Cleaning. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Career Development Opportunity
- Competitive rates
- Night Shift Position
About Harry & Larry's Ice Cream
In 1994 Harry & Larry's began manufacturing ice cream for our own retail stores. Over the years this has developed into a modern commercial plant in Brunswick. In 2002 Harry & Larry's commenced wholesaling activities, supplying other ice cream retailers, major supermarkets, airlines and restaurants. A new state of the art facility is currently being built in Hadfield, we are due to commence production there in mid-2018.
About the role
We are currently looking for a Sanitation Team Leader to operate at our Hadfield facility. However, training will begin at our current site in Brunswick.
Reporting to the Factory / Operations Managers, the Sanitation Team Leader will be responsible for supervising sanitation work throughout the facility. They will need to perform an extensive range of functions in a food production plant, as well as maintain a high standard of cleanliness in compliance with GMP, safety and quality standards.
Work Times
The role is predominantly night shift, however, you will need to be flexible with your availability as the position may vary between afternoon or night shift to meet production demands & schedules.
The role will begin as permanent / casual through a trial period. An opportunity to become full time will arise, providing you meet all of our criteria and display the necessary leadership qualities.
Key Responisbilities
The key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Full understanding of cleaning operations and of all equipment in a dairy environment
- Maintain accurate cleaning records
- Operate clean in place (CIP) systems
- Disassemble/resemble and clean/sanitise machine parts and other equipment
- Responsible for all sanitation duties around the plant
- Prepare the production and packing rooms for the following days production
- Ensure all safety, quality and operational issues are being reported to the Factory Manager
- Staff training
Skills and experience
- Food Manufacturing/Industry experience is a must.
- You must demonstrate 3-5 years in a supervisory role; leading and directing teams
- Ability to prioritise and knowledge of the lean principles.
- HACCP knowledge essential but SQF preferable
- Level of physical fitness and resilience; able to lift 25 kg and stand for extended periods of time.
- Experienced in, and available to work in a shift environment;
- A good eye for detail
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Work well as part of a team or under pressure
- Effective Communication – liaising with other departmental team leaders regarding continual improvement
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and able to display initiative.
- Understanding and application of all safety procedures.
- Excellent written, numeracy and oral communication skills.