Management (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)Full timeAn opportunity exists for a Site Manager to become part of our team; Australasia's largest co-product stockfeed team.Castlegate James has been helping Australian and New Zealand farmers and animal nutritionists achieve optimum livestock production targets through a range of high-performance, specialty co–product stock feeds. Our product range includes major grains, protein meals, manufactured moist feeds, traditional grain mixes, sugar/starch/energy mixes, pellets and an extensive range of co-product stock feeds sourced from the food and beverage industries around Australia.This role will be at Broadford. The Site Manager is responsible for the overall site management and production of consistent quality, market acceptable animal feeds in accordance with the Group's safety, environmental and operational policies, industry standards and legislative requirements, while ensuring the effectiveness, cost efficiency, and profitability of the Broadford Manufacturing site.Your responsibilities will include:Ensuring the manufacturing facility operates at peak efficiencyQuality Assurance and Workplace Health and Safety requirements are of paramount importanceProduction of premium quality products and the best customer serviceImplementation and maintenance of best practice plant hygiene and maintenance standards at the siteAdherence to Environmental management practices and regulationsDay to day management of site personnel ensuring maximizing staff utilizationCompliance of site employment requirements and practicesEfficient production scheduling and planning to fully utilize the plant capabilitiesInventory control system incorporating accurate stock takes and full traceability of raw material usage for the siteManage the supply of all raw materials into the siteReport on actual performance results on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis as requiredMentor and develop the team on site through a change management processParticipation in the preparation of annual budgets and forecastsRecommending Capital Expenditure proposals in accordance with Group PolicyYou will have the experience and skills:5+ years operating experience working in preferably animal feed manufacturing or intensive livestock farmingRelevant experience operating agricultural machinery and equipmentOrganizational and planning skillsLeadership and decision-making abilities, with teamwork focusExperience in Change Management in processes and cultureDemonstrated problem-solving skills with attention to detailAbility to communicate at all levelsMicrosoft computer literacy across all programs. D365 knowledge is desirableIf you meet the above criteria, please send us a cover letter as to why you believe you are suitable for the role and your resume. #J-18808-Ljbffr