Australia Job Openings
Simplot
Workforce Planner - Bathurst
FULL TIME & CONTRACT
August 31, 2024
In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company’s core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot’s Global Food business. With 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, Simplot Global Food serves retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, and employs 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating food that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include Leggo’s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
Due to organisational development & growth, an opportunity exists for the newly created position of Workforce Planner at our Bathurst food processing facility.
Reporting to the Production Manager, in this Mon-Fri role (with flexibility required during peak production seasons) the Workforce Planner is accountable for planning activities to ensure the site's Production teams are resourced to support plant production operations. With a focus on equal employment opportunities (EEO) and employee engagement, the Workforce Planner will partner closely with the Production Manager and Production Area Managers to develop employee rosters, drive retention strategies, and plan & execute training programs for new & current team members.
Job Requisition ID: 19732
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Location(s): SAPL Plant Bathurst - Llanarth
Country: Australia
Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com
In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating food that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include Leggo’s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
Culture and Benefits
At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.
Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
- Respect for Resources
- Spirit of Innovation
- Passion for People
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.
Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
The Perks
- Annual incentive (bonus) programme
- Discounted health insurance options
- Income protection insurance
- Novated car leasing agreements
- Fully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPE
- Training & development opportunities
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
About Our Role
- Newly developed role
- Permanent, full-time opportunity
- Located in Bathurst, regional New South Wales
Due to organisational development & growth, an opportunity exists for the newly created position of Workforce Planner at our Bathurst food processing facility.
Reporting to the Production Manager, in this Mon-Fri role (with flexibility required during peak production seasons) the Workforce Planner is accountable for planning activities to ensure the site's Production teams are resourced to support plant production operations. With a focus on equal employment opportunities (EEO) and employee engagement, the Workforce Planner will partner closely with the Production Manager and Production Area Managers to develop employee rosters, drive retention strategies, and plan & execute training programs for new & current team members.
What You Will Do
In this collaborative and operationally focused role, key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);
- Coordination of the site employee roster (1 week in advance) for 180 - 200 production employees across, day / afternoon / night and weekend production shifts to meet the site production plan
- Mitigate operational disruptions by scheduling labour for leave coverage (planned & unplanned) by utilising casual & supplementary employees
- Coordination of leave and rostering for site shutdown periods
- Manage labour according to enterprise agreements whilst adhering to EEO & DEI policies
- Use of workforce management tools and software to undertake accurate forecasting and planning
- Management of employee time and attendance (timecards)
- Provide weekly reporting on employee time and attendance
- Liaise with APAC Payroll team & manage payroll queries from employees
- Collaborate with the site Learning & Development Lead to provide input into the site skills / competency matrix
- Proactively identify skills gaps and opportunities for further training of current employees
- Support in developing the annual site recruitment plan for wages / production roles
- Contribute to, and take part in site continuous improvement (CI) initiatives
About You
Possessing an analytical & methodical approach, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities / experience;
Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2024 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting activities prior to advert closing date.
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- Possess a 100% commitment to health, safety & wellbeing in the workplace
- Demonstrated experience with rostering and / or time & attendance systems - UKG experience is advantageous
- Highly developed skill set in stakeholder engagement and management
- Exposure to National Employment Standards / Enterprise Agreements / Fair Work Awards would be advantageous
- Ability to problem solve and work through conflicting stakeholder priorities
- Ability to influence stakeholders to aid in decisions that are of benefit to the overall business
- Hold a high level of organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
- Analytical mindset to provide data-driven decisions
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical (incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening)
Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2024 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting activities prior to advert closing date.
#LI-LP1
#LI-ONSITE
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Location(s): SAPL Plant Bathurst - Llanarth
Country: Australia
Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com
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