3 Days Left: Operations Supervisor

- Secure a permanent leadership role with a global industry leader
- Competitive remuneration + vehicle + relocation support + more
- Located at Kimba, Eyre Peninsula - join a supportive and passionate team

Step into your next leadership role with Bunge Are you an experienced and motivated leader ready to make a meaningful impact? Join Bunge, a global agribusiness, and take charge of operations at our site located in Kimba.

You’ll be part of a business that connects local growers to global markets while shaping the future of food, fuel, and feed. With our recent merger with Viterra, there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of Bunge’s transformation and growth.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic leader to coordinate grain operations and resources at our Kimba site to achieve high levels of safety, quality, efficiency, and customer service. This is a hands‑on leadership position, perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a strong operational mindset, with a passion for process improvement and safety.

The Operations Supervisor will lead a multi‑skilled team responsible for the efficient, safe, and high‑quality storage and handling of bulk commodities. From coordinating day‑to‑day activities to implementing long‑term strategies, this role will put you at the centre of regional operations and allow you to directly contribute to the success of our growers and supply chain.

This role offers a rare combination of operational leadership, people management, and strategic execution. Whether it’s preparing the site for peak harvest season, troubleshooting logistics challenges, maintaining compliance, or mentoring staff, every day will offer variety and purpose.

Kimba has the rural lifestyle that you’ve always wanted, centre of a major wheat growing area aptly situated on the Eyre Highway with major amenities conveniently located in Whyalla so if you’re considering relocating, Bunge can support you with a comprehensive relocation package.

Duties

- Supervise and coordinate grain receival, storage, and out‑loading activities.
- Managing a team of operational staff, providing guidance and support to achieve production targets.
- Maintain accurate records of grain transactions, quality assessments, and operational reports.
- Enforce and champion safety protocols, ensuring a secure and compliant workplace.
- Coordinate stock movements and manage inventory to optimise operations.
- Conduct regular equipment inspections and ensure seamless facility maintenance.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
- Cultivate lasting relationships with our grower customers, ensuring exceptional service.

About you

- Proven leadership experience in operations, ideally within grain handling, logistics, agriculture, or a similar industry.
- Strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational best practices.
- Hands‑on, practical approach with the ability to lead by example.
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills to manage teams and build relationships.
- Skilled in planning, coordinating, and prioritising tasks in a dynamic, seasonal environment.
- Confident problem‑solver with sound decision‑making abilities.
- Motivated, adaptable, and ready to take ownership of a key site in the supply chain.
- Tech‑savvy and comfortable using operational and reporting systems.
- Certificate IV in Frontline Management (or willingness to obtain); highly regarded.
- Current driver’s licence.

About us

Bunge is a premier agribusiness solutions company. With our agile workforce, enhanced global footprint, increased access to key markets and diversified agriculture network covering all major crops, Bunge is able to manage seasonal cycles, weather and other risks, better connecting growers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.

By joining Bunge, you will enjoy a varied and interesting career and make a difference to local growers and the communities we operate in.

On 2 July, Bunge successfully completed its combination with Viterra. Going forward, our business will operate as Bunge, and transition to the brand over the coming months.

By joining Bunge’s operations, you will be joining an established world‑leading global agriculture company which has been operating in South Australia and western Victoria for more than 70 years, and benefit from:

- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus package
- Relocation and/or accommodation support
- Tool of trade vehicle
- Corporate health insurance funds, financial services, and gym membership discounts
- Years of Service programme
- Novated leasing
- Birthday leave
- Employee assistance programme – access to confidential and free support

How to apply

To apply or to see a detailed position description, please visit the careers page of our website viterra.com.au, or for further information please contact Operations Coordinator, Bradley Hitch on 0476 122436.

Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.

Please note that we may close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is found before the listed closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Bunge is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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