• Work Close to Home!
• Gain access to an array of employee benefits
• Night Shift Opportunity - Work/Life Balance

About the Opportunity

We are excited to welcome a new Production Shift Manager for our Evening Shift 10pm – 6am based at our Yatala Manufacturing Site. This role will report to the Production Manager and will develop the shift as a team with a culture of safety, consistency and responsibility and will ensure reliable delivery of plan, and quality products achieved in highly efficient manner.

You will be part of a team that is passionate about being market leaders and that fosters a commitment to doing things right. It is a fast-paced role, and this is exactly what you are looking for, so if you have a passion for doing a job well and working in an environment that fosters career development, read on!

What you'll do in this role:

• Effectively manage performance and disciplinary issues in alignment with established performance management processes.
• Foster a positive change culture by facilitating open communication and collaboration among team members.
• Work closely with Hygiene team to ensure lines meet our high standards required to run throughout the day
• Coordinate comprehensive training programs to ensure a well-balanced skill set within the team and establish clear succession plans for future needs.
• Provide personalised coaching and leadership to high-performing individuals, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment by implementing and maintaining systems and practices compliant with corporate and legal health and safety requirements.
• Mentor, develop, and manage supervisors while facilitating effective communication across shifts and departments to enhance collaborative working culture and ensure adherence to standard work practices.

Why we want to meet you! You are:

• An experienced production line leader with FMCG/Manufacturing experience ideally within Food Manufacturing. This role represents a step forward for you into a business that can offer job stability and/or career development opportunities.
• Known to be able to effectively and maturely manage staff performance issues, ensuring adherence to company policies, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Able to thrive in high-pressure environments while effectively managing priorities, including stakeholder communication, and ensuring operational continuity amidst plant breakdowns and maintenance activities, all while maintaining delivery targets (DIFOT).
• A Strong advocate for open and effective communication, both within the team and with leadership, to facilitate collaboration and alignment towards shared goals.
• Skilled in developing and enhancing team capability through personalised support, coaching, and opportunities for personal development.
• Experienced in consulting with supervisors on various operational aspects such as rostering, planning, and scheduling to optimise workforce efficiency and minimise overtime.

Do work that matters. We’re pioneering in a new area of pet food, always striving for fresher. We’re restless, creating a better life for our pets.

Make an impact and change the game. You won’t be another ‘cog in the wheel’ here. We give full trust and autonomy for you to do your best work – and to make a real difference. Do you have a great idea for a new product or system improvement? We’re all ears!

Growing and global. We’re growing fast! We now have global presence across APAC, and Europe regions and we’re only getting started!

Work with a pack of awesome, genuine people who are passionate about what they do.

Grow your career with us. We’re big believers in lifelong learning. You’ll be given access to LinkedIn Learning, plus opportunities for internal mobility and leadership training to fast-track your career.

Pets our part of our family: Access our Pawrental leave when you adopt a new cat or dog, access pet carer and compassionate leave.

Generous perks including day off for your anniversary, product discounts, volunteering days to help the community, novated leases, a rewards program and parental leave.

What’s next?

If you are successful for an interview you will be required to:

• Attend 2 in-person interviews including a site visit. This is a 'wet site' so we process raw animal proteins as part of our production and a site visit will ensure you are comfortable with working in this environment.
• Provide 2 references
• Undergo a Pre-Employment Medical
  
  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity’s not a buzzword here, it’s in our DNA. Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better. That’s why we’re committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills. If you need any reasonable adjustments, accessibility assistance or would like to note which pronouns you use at any stage of our hiring process, just contact us at accommodations: people&culture@realpetfoodco.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you.
  
  Please note: NO agencies will be considered during this process. We encourage you to refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles