Site Manager - Seed Operations

The Company

For over 80 years our client has been providing Australian farmers with high quality, innovative forage seed varieties, backed by science, global knowledge and local expertise.

In addition to their R&D programs, large areas are contracted for seed production. Harvested seed is cleaned, coated, treated, mixed and packed at one of the several strategically placed, distribution sites in Eastern Australia.

They are proud of their market leading service to customers. The culture is a family feel, teamwork and service based with the key priorities of Safety, Quality and Output.

The Position

Due to internal movement, there is now the requirement for a Site Manager to manage the seed operations facility at Forbes.

Reporting to the National Operations Manager, this includes:

• Leading and developing the team (5 direct reports, 15 permanent/casual)
• Maintaining the high standards, and continuous improvement in Safety, Health and Wellbeing and seed quality
• Delivering high quality service and product to customers
• Managing both the manufacturing/ processing as well as warehouse/ dispatch activities
• Managing inventory, capital investment upgrades and finances

The site is clean, well presented with good signage and the staff welcoming. It is a role which has a lot of diversity day to day across safety and processing as well as working with a high performing team.

The role is based in Forbes ideally or Parkes, NSW to be close to the facility.

The Person

We are keen to hear from you if you possess the following key skills and attributes:

• People leadership and relationship building experience
• Experience within the manufacturing/ warehouse environment
• High level people and communication skills
• Knowledge and commitment to Safety, Health and Wellbeing
• Focus on continuous improvement
• Rural industry background (cropping or seed preferred) and empathy for farmers

Following recent successful capital expenditure into the plant upgrade facilitating significant increase in throughput, additional investment in automation is planned. There are career opportunities within the business both domestically and globally. To promote bonding and culture, the team enjoy regular get togethers and celebrate achievements.

The role comes with a fully maintained company vehicle and short-term incentive.

This is a unique opportunity to experience rural life in the highly productive agricultural region of the Lachlan Valley in the Central West of NSW. The pretty town of Forbes is known for its grand heritage buildings, and with access to quality healthcare, schools, sporting and cultural clubs it is a great place to live, work and play. Situated on the banks of the Lachlan River, fishing, camping and water sports are popular activities.

For more information and a copy of the position description, please call AL Kellaway on 1300 380 701 or apply via www.rimfireresources.com.au.