Leading Hand - Processing

DLF Pickseed; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DLF Seeds in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Leading Hand – Processing to supervise day-to-day processing activities in our warehouse, ensuring efficiency and quality across operations. You will oversee workflow, allocate resources, train team members, and maintain records while supporting inventory control and safety compliance in a fast-paced plant environment.

Join a global organisation with a local footprint, offering growth opportunities and a collaborative team focused on safety and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a processing environment, ideally in a leading hand role.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to guide and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ideally LF Forklift licence, reach truck experience (training available).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate manufacturing tasks within the processing room
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and procedures
• Monitor workflow and allocate resources effectively to meet production targets
• Support and train team members to achieve performance goals
• Maintain accurate records and assist with inventory control
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations

Skills

Processing experience

Leadership

Organisational skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Forklift license

Job description

DLF Seeds is a market-leading proprietary seed company operating across every state of Australia. From R&D to supply, production and technical support, we play a vital role in helping Australian agriculture thrive. Our values are grounded in respect, trust and integrity. We empower our people, encourage innovation and entrepreneurial thinking, and work in a sustainable and collaborative way.

Our Melbourne operations play a key role in ensuring efficient processing, packaging and distribution of seed across Australia. We have a team of about 20 in the warehouse and another 20 in the office. Our purpose-built facility in Truganina is a safe and friendly environment.

The Role

We are seeking a hands on Leading Hand – Processing to join our Melbourne Warehouse team. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day processing activities, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate manufacturing tasks within the processing room
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Monitor workflow and allocate resources effectively to meet production targets.
• Support and train team members to achieve performance goals.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with inventory control.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a processing environment, ideally in a leading hand role.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to guide and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ideally experienced LF Forklift licence, preferable reach truck, we can train.

Why Join DLF Seeds?

• Be part of a global organisation with a strong local footprint.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Supportive management and a team environment focused on performing to our very best