About Us
GWF is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest food manufacturers employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products and animal feed. GWF’s business units include: Tip Top, Don, Yumi's, MAURI anz and Jasol.

DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800’s and we have always been passionate about meat and making meat even better- transforming it into delicious tasting Ham, Bacon, Salami, Smallgoods and Fresh Pork.

Our heritage is expertise in meat, and we have taken great pride in our skills, techniques and our brands form the very beginning. Our journey has been one from small family businesses to large ones and now as part of the GWF family, which is still largely owned by the Weston family.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Team Lead (Senior Area Coordinator) to lead our afternoon shift production team. In this hands-on leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing daily production operations, driving team performance, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will be instrumental in optimizing production workflows and maintaining high operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Lead the afternoon shift Area Coordinator & production team in Ham Manufacture to achieve daily production targets, ensuring optimal performance across the shift.
• Efficient Operations: Oversee the changeover process, ensuring these activities are carried out efficiently and in line with operational standards.
• Process Optimization: Work collaboratively with production staff to identify areas for improvement, driving process optimization initiatives that enhance overall efficiency and performance.
• Production Planning: Regularly review production plans in partnership with the Area Manager, ensuring alignment with goals and operational needs.
• Quality & Safety Oversight: Take full responsibility for the quality of all products on the designated line/area for your shift, with a strong focus on ensuring safety protocols are strictly followed.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leading the team through change and fostering a culture of innovation that drives operational excellence.
• Team Management & Development: Oversee the management of daily rostering, team engagement, performance expectations, communication, assessments, training, and rewards & recognition, ensuring a motivated and high-performing workforce in the designated production area.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven Leadership Expertise: Strong leadership experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment, with a track record of successfully guiding and motivating teams.
• Effective Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate information clearly and persuasively to a wide range of audiences.
• Customer-Centric Focus: Committed to understanding the expectations of both internal and external customers, consistently placing the customer at the heart of decision-making.
• Team Engagement & Culture: Skilled in fostering team engagement, driving cultural transformation, and implementing continuous process improvements to enhance team performance.
• Stakeholder Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, establishing strong, productive relationships across the organisation.
• Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments: Highly adaptable, thriving in dynamic settings and quick decision-making scenarios, with a proactive approach to change.
• Technical Proficiency: Experienced in SAP for inventory control management, alongside strong general computer skills.

Why join us:

Our Purpose is to Craft food that brings out ‘the good’.

When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community.

We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include (among others):

• Community partnerships and initiatives, inc. 2 volunteer days per year
• Discounted products
• Training and development programs
• Various recognition programs and rewards
• Health and wellness initiatives

Applications
To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume and/or cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply' button below.

Interviews will be conducted as resumes are received. We strongly encourage qualified candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible as the role may be filled before the role closes.

Please note:
At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment.

Applicants for this position will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol test. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.

GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all of our people in our workplaces. As per our GWF Workplace COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Policy we strongly encourage all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt and note that some roles are subject to customer mandates in relation to COVID-19 vaccination.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone.

If you require more information or have questions, please email [email protected]

Is DON. Is Good.