Hides & Skins Assistant Manager

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Brief Description

At The Midfield Group, we are dedicated to fostering growth and sustainability for our suppliers, company, customers, and the communities we serve, all while delivering high-quality Australian products worldwide. As a privately-owned company, The Midfield Group offers a genuine 'Paddock to Plate' experience. We own and manage farms, factories, and distribution channels, ensuring complete control over the essential aspects of bringing livestock from paddock to plate.

Brief Description

At The Midfield Group, we are dedicated to fostering growth and sustainability for our suppliers, company, customers, and the communities we serve, all while delivering high-quality Australian products worldwide. As a privately-owned company, The Midfield Group offers a genuine 'Paddock to Plate' experience. We own and manage farms, factories, and distribution channels, ensuring complete control over the essential aspects of bringing livestock from paddock to plate.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Hides & Skins Assistant Manager to join our team located in Warrnambool, Victoria. This role is ideal for someone with solid hands-on experience in the wool and cattle industries looking to step into a leadership role within the processing, grading and export of hides and skins. As the 2IC, you will work closely with senior management to oversee daily operations ensuring smooth coordination across procurement, quality control, traceability, compliance and customer relationship management.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operations of the hides and skins department, including receival, classification and storage
• Support traceability systems and documentation in compliance with export standards
• Prepare sales invoices, packing lists and invoices as required
• Participate in hide grading and classification training, learning industry standards for quality
• Liaise with logistics and sales teams to assist with order fulfillment and inventory management
• Ensure hygiene, OH&S and environmental standards are maintained in all processing areas
• Maintain records including inventory logs, QA reports and supplier performance data
• Learn about market trends and customer requirements in domestic and international hide and skin markets
• Coordinate with logistics providers, shipping lines, and freight forwarders to arrange transport and shipment bookings
  
  

Skills & Experiences

• Experience in the wool industry (e.g., shearing, classing, handling, or trading)
• Understanding of the cattle industry including animal handling, processing, or saleyard operations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with suppliers, staff and stakeholders
• Physically fit and willing to work in a hands-on, outdoor and processing environment
• Basic computer skills (email, Excel, inventory systems)
• Willingness to learn grading systems and industry compliance requirements
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take direction and feedback
• A current driver's license and ability to travel if required
  
  

WHY JOIN US?

• Competitive remuneration package with employee benefits such as discounts on banking, travel insurance, Health & Fitness, Home appliances, local retailers and more
• Opportunity for career progression within our global organisation
• Safe and supportive work environment by providing an Employee Assistance Program
• On site canteen, free parking, staff discounts, monthly staff BBQs and annual flu vaccination program
  
  

The Midfield Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesFarming

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