Production Coordinator

Ridley Corporation Ltd; Pakenham Upper; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Supportive team environment

Excellent employee benefits

Career development opportunities

Safe workplace

Job summary

You will collaborate with Warehousing, Despatch, Intake, Maintenance, Quality and Safety, plus external suppliers, to ensure actions and compliance are followed through. A continuous improvement mindset and strong data skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in production coordination or manufacturing administration.
• Strong data analysis and reporting abilities.
• Excellent administration, organisation and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Excel and business systems.
• Ability to develop processes, manage priorities and work collaboratively.
• Understanding of operational procedures, safety and compliance requirements.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analyse production data and report on performance, trends and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain operational reports, procedures and compliance documentation.
• Develop and improve processes to strengthen efficiency, consistency and accountability.
• Maintain the site Skills Matrix and coordinate identified training requirements.
• Coordinate site compliance training and refresher requirements, including licence and ticket renewals.
• Follow up outstanding actions and coordinate issues through to resolution.
• Support compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements, including HACCP, FeedSafe and the Quality Management System.
• Collaborate with site teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Process improvement

Collaboration

Safety & compliance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office / business systems

Job description

At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About The Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Production Coordinator to support the safe and efficient operation of our Bulk Stockfeeds manufacturing site in Pakenham. Working closely with site leadership, production teams and key stakeholders across the business, you will analyse production data, prepare reports, maintain accurate records and improve processes. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will help identify discrepancies, resolve issues and ensure actions and compliance requirements are followed through. you will collaborate with teams across Warehousing, Despatch, Intake, Maintenance, Quality and Safety, as well as external suppliers and service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse production data and report on performance, trends and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain operational reports, procedures and compliance documentation.
• Develop and improve processes to strengthen efficiency, consistency and accountability.
• Maintain the site Skills Matrix and coordinate identified training requirements.
• Coordinate site compliance training and refresher requirements, including licence and ticket renewals
• Follow up outstanding actions and coordinate issues through to resolution.
• Support compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements, including HACCP, FeedSafe and the Quality Management System.
• Collaborate with site teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

About You

You are organised, analytical and proactive, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to getting things done.

You Will Ideally Bring

• Experience in production coordination, manufacturing administration or operational support.
• Strong data analysis, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent administration, organisation and follow-through.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and business systems.
• The ability to develop processes, manage priorities and work collaboratively.
• An understanding of operational procedures, safety and compliance requirements.
• A continuous improvement mindset

Manufacturing, FMCG or feed mill experience, along with exposure to ERP systems and production reporting, will be highly regarded.

Why Join Ridley?

At Ridley, We Invest In Our People And Offer

• Full training and ongoing support.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Excellent employee benefits.
• Career development opportunities within a leading Australian agribusiness.
• A safe workplace where your contribution is valued every day.

Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete background checks and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

There are big advantages that come with Ridley being Australia’s largest and leading animal nutrition company. These include opportunities to move and grow within the business and also extends to having the right tools and resources to get the job done.

We are focused on working with, and attracting the best talent, not just in Australia, but in the world. Ridley prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer.