Gin Site Manager

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

The Louis Dreyfus Company Group is currently recruiting for a fulltime Gin Site Manager for our new site in Katherine, NT.

This position has full accountability for the management, planning, organising and safe operation of the cotton gin. All maintenance and ginning staff, both permanent and casual working in the area of responsibility will report to the Gin Manager. Travel to other sites will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gin operation and safety
• Monitor and maintain machinery and equipment to ensure continuity of production and quality
• Manage seasonal daily gin throughput
• KRA reporting
• Ensure work permits are completed for all high risk activity
• Maintain the physical appearance of the gin site
• Manage, develop and lead employees

Skills and experience to be successful in this role include:

• Demonstrated relevant experience
• Ability to identify/control weaknesses in process and implement best practices
• Mechanical, maintenance and/or electrical knowledge
• Prior experience managing staff in a maintenance/production environment
• Sound computer skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, take initiative and develop solutions for challenges when required
• Strong work ethic
• Demonstrated leadership capability
• Ability and willingness to interact effectively with all levels of employees, customers and third parties
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Additional Information for the job

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us