About Us
George Weston Foods (GWF) is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest food manufacturers, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF's diverse product range includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed.
The company's business units include Tip Top, Don, Yumi's, MAURI anz, and Jasol. DON's heritage dates back to the late 1800s, with a passion for meat and expertise in transforming it into delicious-tasting ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork.
The Role
The Area Coordinator role supports the Area Manager by making day-to-day decisions specific to their area of responsibility. This permanent full-time opportunity works Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 3:00pm, with a paying rate of $36.0447 per hour.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with production staff to optimize processes where appropriate.
* Review production plans with the Area Manager regularly.
* Ensure efficient start-up and changeover of the room.
* Have overall responsibility for the quality of all products from their designated line/area, focusing on safety implications.
* Bring the production team on the journey related to continuous improvement initiatives.
* Manage, roster, engage, communicate, assess, train, reward, and recognize employees in the designated room/shift.
Skills & Experience:
* Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, acting with the customer in mind.
* Effectiveness in team engagement, cultural change, and process improvement.
* Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
* Ability to mix professionally and build effective relationships at all levels.
* Resilience and ability to quickly engage with others.
* Able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us:
Our purpose is to craft food that brings out 'the good.' When you work at DON, you'll be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love. You'll enjoy a safe and supportive environment, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognized and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community.
We offer competitive programs and benefits, including community partnerships, discounted products, training and development programs, recognition programs, health and wellness initiatives, and more.