Production Coordinator

Lactalis Australia; Shire Of Harvey; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive industry salary package

Discounted private health insurance

Future career progression

Job summary

Lactalis Australia is seeking a seasoned Production Coordinator for its Harvey Fresh manufacturing team in Harvey, WA. The role reports to the Production Manager for the UHT & ESL Milk department and focuses on coordinating hour-to-hour production activities, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency across shifts.

You will oversee shift operations, drive improvements, and maintain accurate SAP data while fostering a safe, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team guidance experience is desirable.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production operations on a shift basis to meet demand and efficiency targets.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and food manufacturing standards (HACCP, GMP).
• Monitor production processes and troubleshoot issues that arise.
• Enter production confirmation data into SAP accurately and investigate inconsistencies.
• Coordinate and motivate the production team, providing coaching and feedback.
• Assist in implementing process improvements to reduce downtime and increase efficiency.
• Promote a safe working environment and model safe practices.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

SAP

Education

Engineering degree

Dairy Technology

Food Science

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive industry salary package


• Discounted private health insurance and savings on other retailers


• Future career progression opportunities

About Our Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Production Coordinator to join our manufacturing team in Harvey Fresh. Reporting to the Production Manager of our UHT & ESL Milk department, the role is responsible for overseeing the hour-to-hour activities of production, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while optimising efficiency.

Responsibilities Include

• Coordinate production operations on a shift basis, to meet demand and efficiency targets.


• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and food manufacturing standards (HACCP, GMP).


• Monitor production processes and troubleshoot any issues that arise.


• Ensure timely and accurate production confirmation data entry into SAP while identifying and investigate inconsistencies.


• Coordinate and motivate the production team, providing guidance, coaching and feedback.


• Assist in implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.


• Be a role model for working safely and promoting a safe working environment.

About You

• Experience in UHT and ESL milk production is essential


• Degree or equivalent certification in Engineering, Dairy Technology, Food Science or related field


• Leadership skills and ability to drive results


• Strong organisation and problem-solving skills


• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment


• Excellent communication skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. SAP knowledge is highly desirable

Ours is a STORY of a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds’ No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000 loyal team members working across 100 countries and together we create the #LactalisExperience.

Lactalis Australia’s iconic and heritage brands are our PASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We are humble, proud and resilient. We care for our employees, land, farmers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry.

We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourage entrepreneurship by bringing together pragmatic and tenacious personalities. Our accountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISE and dairy \"know how\", sets us apart.

Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or disability.