Raw Materials Manager - Lidcombe

- World's Leader In Dairy -


- Well know and Loved Australian Brands like Pauls, Oak Ice Break and Break
- On going personal development Lactalis who are we? Lactalis is the largest dairy producer in the world and one of the largest players in the Dairy industry in Australia, bringing you well known brands such as Pauls Milk, Oak Flavoured Milk, Farmhouse Gold, Ice Break and Breaka. About this opportunity: We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Raw Materials Manager for a full-time position at out Lidcombe manufacturing plant. These positions rarely become available with long tenures amongst the team. About you: We require a team-oriented and skilled Raw Materials Manager who is: Self-motivated, experienced in FMCG (preference in dairy industry) Skills needed:
- Knowledge of chemical / mechanical engineering principles
- Analytical skills, attention to detail, good communication,
- Safety and quality focused
- Lateral thinking / troubleshooting skills Key Accountabilities
- Understand and analyze in detail milk and product flow, process and technologies
- Understand in detail all the measuring methodologies (fat / protein / total solids / temperatures / weight / calibration…) and challenge the accuracy and the control plan
- Contribute to maintaining the reliability and uniformity of the company’s measurement tool (Milkoscan)
- Use Lactalis Raw material management methodology (GMP, COD, Standardisation, Yield, Key Parameter, Giveaway) and train / support each site team to take the ownership of these tools
- Review data entry in all Raw material management tool and report all the discrepancies
- Propose actions/solutions to address the root causes of any issue and prioritise them
- Provide the necessary elements/data for decision making for any changes
- Support the operational teams to develop and drive continuous improvement measures to improve Raw material performance
- Provide and / or control the Weekly Raw material reports to management team
- Manage data and information transfers into SAP
- Review chemical, ingredient and packaging losses data Preferred:
- Previous experience in liquids food industry.
- Experienced in Dairy industry
- SAP system experience will be highly regarded. What we offer:
- Career pathways
- Full on job training, Lactalis encourages and supports a safe learning environment to give you the opportunity of a successful and rewarding career with us.
- We are an equal chance employer, and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or ability. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rgx2v