Team Leader

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

We are seeking applications for a Team Leader position to join our qualified warehousing and packing team at our Wee Waa, NSW site.

This key role will assist the Site Manager in all activities on site, including driving continuous improvement throughout all business processes and procedures. The Team Leader role will continuously drive operational synergies across the warehouse and packing operations and will also be required to assist with customer management. The Team Leader will ensure a high level of professionalism with all stakeholders, exhibiting a high level of planning and coordination skills to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly.

This role will have a very strong focus on creating, operating, and maintaining a safe working environment for all staff.

Key responsibilities will be but not limited to:

• Assist to create, operate and maintain a positive safety culture across all activities on-site.
• In conjunction with the Site Manager, have a hands-on approach to the day-to-day activities to achieve business outcomes.
• Manage operations at the packing and warehouse facilities as required by the Site Manager.
• In conjunction with the Site Manager, help development and drive a positive team culture by providing proactive leadership, mentoring and feedback to Site Operators.
• Proactively and continuously look to develop operational strategies that maximise site efficiencies while maintaining safety and customer service standards.
• Support the Site Manager in management with all staff requirements to maximise labour utilisation.
• Maximise allocation and utilisation of equipment between all activities.
• Assist in the maintenance of site machinery, including the development of an extensive preventative maintenance program.
• Enforcing strict adherence to Department of Agriculture requirements at all times
• Ensure that the presentation and cleanliness of all areas of the site are being maintained at all times.

Required Licenses:

• • Open manual license
  • Forklift ticket
  • Accredited Officer (AQIS) or willing to obtain
  • Confined space ticket or willing to obtain
  • EWP Ticket or willing to obtain

To apply for the position:

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity to join the Louis Dreyfus Company, please click 'APPLY NOW' to forward an up-to-date copy of your Resume.

In accordance with Louis Dreyfus Company Australia's policies, you are required to undergo a background check and a pre-employment medical. We commit to providing a safe workplace for our employees and customers. 

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us