About Us

Created by members, run for members.

Established in 1950, Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative is 100% owned by fishermen and license holders supplying the Co-operative and is operated for the benefit of members and their communities.

GFC specialises in the processing and exporting of Western Rock Lobster. With approximately 70 per cent of Western Australia’s commercial rock lobster catch flowing through its supply chain, GFC is the world’s largest rock lobster processor and is a significant contributor to the WA economy.

GFC supports fishers, employees, license holders, and communities along a thousand kilometres of WA’s

What GFC looks for in employees.

GFC operates in a rapidly changing, highly seasonal business environment. Employees who can demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in their approach to work will thrive at GFC.

GFC is committed to the 7 Co-Operative principles, including a strong focus on member participation in all aspects of the business and concern for the community. We are looking for employees who understand and share these principles.
GFC's number one value is Safety. Employees must demonstrate a commitment to their own safety, and the safety of others at all times.coastline.

About the role

Production Controllers are responsible for supervising on-floor activities at Export Operation facilities to ensure work is undertaken in a manner that is compliant with GFC’s policies, management systems and procedures.

Underpinned by GFC’s Code of Conduct and Ethics, the key elements of the Production Controller role are as follows:

Leadership

Communicate clearly, lead by example, and provide guidance and support to staff.

Address issues faced by production workers by identifying the root cause and implementing effective solutions. Follow up to ensure they work.

Take responsibility for all decisions, both successful and unsuccessful.

Safety

Fully understand the Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Task Cards for tasks and activities under their supervision.

Ensure all staff follow safety rules outlined in the JSAs and Task Cards.

Ensure all staff follow security rules according to GFC’s Known Consignor Security Program.

Hold pre-shift meetings to discuss tasks and expectations.

Identify and report hazards, incidents, and safety issues.

Address hazards immediately when possible.

Conduct Risk Assessments for special tasks and report safety concerns as needed

Quality

Have a complete understanding of Critical Control Points for food safety and product quality. Ensure that staff under their supervision are undertaking their tasks in a manner compliant with Critical Control Point actions to result in the best product quality outcomes.

Ensure that all required Compliance and Quality Assurance steps and data records are being undertaken.

Complete required system data entry and paperwork in line with defined workflow.

Ensure all staff under their supervision are working in compliance to quality controls identified in Task Cards.

Productivity

Monitor and manage on-floor activities such that planned production rates, and target start/finish times, are being achieved.

Take action, where possible, to address activity that is slipping behind planned production rates. And/or escalate as soon as this is identified.

Ensure that staff under their supervision are being allocated breaks to achieve effective productivity outcomes.

Identify, and escalate, equipment items requiring maintenance or repair.

Continuous Improvement

Identify areas for improvement – and escalate these as initiatives.

Respect

Treat staff with respect and courtesy.

Foster a supportive and positive work culture.

Recognise high-performing staff and address poor performance. Provide feedback (positive or negative) and manage according to GFC procedures.

What we are looking for in candidates

To ensure success in this role, you should hold the following skills and abilities.

Essential Abilities:

A ‘safety first’ mentality.

Open, honest and trustworthy.

Respectful of others.

High level of numeracy.

Highly articulate and literate – good written and verbal English.

High-level analytical skills.

Motivated by team and company success.

Problem solver; and

Focused on continual improvement.

Essential Experience

Hands-on experience in supervising a modern production operation – ideally in the food/manufacturing industry.

Experience in working under robust safety management systems;

Good people management skills;

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships; and

Ability to engender trust and cooperation and to create a harmonious and productive workplace

Desirable Training

Tertiary qualifications in food science, production management, engineering, business management, aquaculture or related fields

Understanding of, and qualifications in, Six Sigma and/or Lean quality management processes

Trained on Australian food legislation, regulations, and standards such as SQF, HACCP and GMP

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit a short cover letter addressing the essential criteria and a CV resume detailing your most recent relevant work experience. Please ensure you apply online, as we cannot accept email applications.

If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with our People Services team on [email protected].