Machinery Manager

GV Independent Packers Pty Ltd is a family owned and operated business since 1948, with over 1,500 acres of orchards within the Goulburn Valley region producing a range of apples, pears and stonefruit for supply to the national market and for export. Our company oversees the entire journey of our produce, from production, storage, packing, marketing, and transportation.

GV Independent Packers Pty Ltd is seeking a full-time qualified Machinery Manager on our site in Shepparton, Victoria 3630. The salary offered is $73,150 per annum plus superannuation.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

- Manage packaging lines on a day-to-day basis, under the direction of the packaging shed management team.
- Manage the packing line via an effective and proactive supervisory presence to achieve maximum efficiency.
- Liaise with the quality control officer on a day to day basis to ensure the correct quality standards are met.
- Have full knowledge of all the protocols that must be met for domestic and export fruit, and check the packing instructions, labelling (cartons, crates, and pallets) and traceability systems match the requirements for those markets.
- Liaise with the designated chemical supervisor to ensure that effective and timely monitoring and management of all line functions are carried out in a timely manner.
- Perform pack house staff training as requested by management.
- Assist in the management of all packing lines as required by shed management.
- Have a full understanding of the traceability system.
- Ensure the fruit label applicators are functioning to their full potential and general maintenance when required.
- Follow Occupation Health & Safety policies and procedures and help ensure all packing shed staff complies with occupational health and safety, and quality assurance requirements.
- Report repairs and maintenance requirements promptly to the maintenance supervisor.
- Other duties as agreed in consultation with management.

The applicant will have the following skills and experience:

- At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Preferably AQF Diploma in engineering, agriculture or in a related field (preferred).

Pay: $73,150.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person