Skins Supervisor

About Thomas Foods International

Family owned since 1988, Thomas Foods International (TFI) is one of Australia's largest food businesses. With teams across Australia, the US, Canada, China, Japan and Europe, the Thomas Foods brands and business partnerships grow, supply, and distribute premium meat and seafood all over the world. TFI is an organisation that truly embodies its values-driven philosophy and positive working culture. Now is the perfect time to join this innovative, growing global business.

Our mission is to feed families globally, through premium quality products, exceptional service and sustainable practices

The Opportunity

This is a key role in our Stawell processing plant. As a Skins Supervisor you will lead a small team to meet customer requirements and:

·       Organise transportation of skins for further processing

·       Ensuring all QA processes and paperwork is correct for further processing of skins

·       Making sure safety standards are followed

·       Skin classing/grading

This is a fast-paced environment where strong attention to detail, time management will allow you to deliver operational excellence and open further opportunities within a TFI career.  You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to your own success.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking someone who is hands on and has a passion for product quality, safety and within the agriculture industry. To be successful, you’ll need:

·       Leadership experience in FMCG, food manufacturing with Meat industry experience advantageous

·       Shipping and freight coordination experience

·       A Safety-First mindset

·       Strong experience in leading, supporting and developing small teams

·       The ability to perform and multitask under pressure

·       Ability to identify opportunities for optimising production processes

·       Focused on delivering quality standards

·       Exceptional communication skills, complimented by problem solving and a great attention to detail  

·       Forklift licence/ticket preferred (not essential)

·       Whilst we will value any Skins valuing and livestock handling experience, we are most interested in your leadership experience and are happy to train the technical aspects of Skin valuing and livestock handling for the right person.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love for you to apply for the position. DO NOT APPLY via this email, but if you have questions, please contact Craig Hartley at [email protected]

The successful person will need to complete a preemployment Medical Examination - including Q fever vaccination, fitness, drug and alcohol testing.

We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time. You must have relevant work rights to be able to work in Australia.

• General labouring experience
• Forklift licence/ticket preferred (not essential)
• Skin classing/grading
• Shipping and freight coordination experience
• People management and leadership skills
• Skin valuing and livestock handling
• Basic computer skills
• Communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards