Production Coordinator

McCormick Australia, Clayton VIC

People focused organization
Excel in an environment that offers opportunity for growth
High performance team environment

There's never been a more exciting time to be at McCormick Australia. We're a respected global flavour leader with more than 12,000 employees across 27 countries. From favourite drinks to iconic burgers and in every aisle in the grocery store, McCormick is flavouring many of the biggest brands you know. What makes us a great place to work? Simple. We put people first. We champion growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people and our planet. The best part: we get to bring our passion for flavour to work every day. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned manufacturing expert to join the Operations team at our Clayton South Factory with an environment where no two days are the same.

This role will report to the Shift Manager and be responsible the coordination of all shift activities to achieve daily production objectives to deliver the plan and achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). With a strong focus on material movements between warehouse - factory - production lines this role is critical to our just in time manufacturing operating model.

The Role
Track and monitor plant performance, escalating any issues to the Shift Manager and/or daily direction setting meeting
Lead problem solving activities
Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
Drive a culture of solution focus on the shop floor
Involvement in safety and quality activities in the factory

The Benefits
Supportive culture that offers genuine work life balance
Global organisation with well established brands (Keens, Aeroplane Jelly, Franks Hot Sauce, Grill Mates to name a few)
Free on-site parking
Opportunity to get involved in innovation and sensory programs that enable our NPD pipeline
Develop in role and gain exposure to development opportunities through training initiatives, wellness and talent programs
Employee Engagement initiatives such as coffee vans, BBQ’s, Christmas parties
Generous Employee Recognition and Reward program
Company paid Parental Leave entitlements
plus lots more

About You
Minimum 3 years’ experience in Food manufacturing within a multi process / multiple production line environment, preferably wet and dry manufacturing environments
Certificate IV Competitive Manufacturing
Strong communication skills
Proven experience in a coordination or indirect leadership role supporting a large production team
Ability to maintain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities
Demonstrated technical know how with a deep understanding of material flow and Stores roles
Working knowledge of H&S, GMP and HACCAP
Prior experience with a large CRM or SAP (preferred)

About Us
What if there was a company who puts people first - people who take what they do seriously, but not themselves? People who strive for excellence, have a great attitude, care for the safety of each other and our consumers, people who are innovative and lead by example - because these are the values necessary for a successful career with McCormick Australia.

McCormick’s Passion for Flavour is brought to life through our consumer brands like Gourmet Garden, Keen’s, Aeroplane, French’s and Frank’s. But more than this, we are passionate about our people and our supportive, high-performance culture - that’s what it takes to build Australia’s Leading Flavour Company

How To Apply

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.