We have been making chocolate and confectionary for over 90 years. From humble beginnings selling sweets from a pushcart, and later to a small factory under the first arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Darrell Lea is sold in Australia, New Zealand, USA, UK and Canada.
We are looking for Line Leaders with 'hands on' experience working in Manufacturing (preferably FMCG) who are able to work across both Day and Afternoon shifts to fulfill requirements while troubleshooting fast-paced equipment from depositing to packaging. This role is for those wanting to take the next step within a manufacturing environment and further their career.
Reporting to the Shift Manager, the Line Leader will be working online as part of the production team targeting to produce high quality, well presented, and safe products within the Production schedule requirements.
To be successful, you will be a natural leader who is hands-on, an excellent communicator, and eager to build the team in line with company values of Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
The duties will include but are not limited to:
- Working as part of a production team to achieve production efficiency targets.
- Taking full responsibility for the quality and product that is produced within your shift.
- Ensuring that all team members can identify issues and take fast effective action to resolve them.
- Working closely with other line leads to ensure production handovers are completed.
- Ensuring all appropriate production forms and quality checks are conducted and filled out correctly according to established procedures.
- Ensuring all new team members are trained on the relevant machines and company processes.
- Having a positive and proactive attitude towards health and safety by promoting a safety culture within the workplace.
- Promoting safe work practices and communicating all incidents/near misses and implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Communicating any changes in equipment and work processes to your team.
The Applicant:
- Proven experience in a