Site Supervisor - Nullawil

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.

About the role
Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for the supervision, direction and leadership of employees and contractors at the site. Your focus will be on the day-to-day supervision of employees to ensure the efficient and safe operations of the site and assisting the Site Manager with all the grain storage and handling processes and functions, including quality compliance. This is a hands-on role where you will be leading by example and training staff. 

The Site Supervisor needs to be able to assume the responsibilities of Site Manager at various times during the year.

Responsibilities
•    Assist in staff recruitment, ensuring staff are suitably developed and upskilled by way of training and competency assessments.
•    Provide customer service to both internal and external customers
•    Assist the Site Manager to plan and manage all grain storage and handling functions and systems within the site, to minimise costs and maximise efficiency
•    Ensure all stock storage principles and procedures are applied at all times
•    Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed
•    Maintain site equipment
•    Classify grains and ensure that the grains are stored and handled in accordance with standards and the company’s policies and procedures
•    Ensure Audit compliance with documentation completion and filing as required
•    Oversee the maintenance of site presentation to meet company standards – Weed control, grain husbandry, equipment hygiene, tarp management
•    Assist in maintaining a supportive, inclusive, high performance culture at the site
•    Ensure grain stock accuracy in terms of quality and quantity are maintained at all times
•    Lead, direct and adhere to stringent Safety, Health and Environment policies under which the Company operates

Essential Skills, experience and competencies
To be successful in the role, you will have:
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Strong attention to detail 
•    Ability to effectively lead, motivate and inspire a team to achieve a high-performance culture
•    Ability to manage conflict and disputes
•    Appreciation of quality standards
•    Self-motivation with excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
•    Strong interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to develop strong and close working relationships with the team and clients/customers 
•    Understanding of Grain Husbandry 
•    Commercial and business acumen
•    Strong focus on safety and customer service
•    Mechanical aptitude
•    A current drivers' license is essential
 

Desirable skills and experience:
•    Experience and understanding of the grain industry including grain husbandry, hygiene, weed control and bunker tarp management.
•    Licences/tickets in the following areas:
    Confined Space Entry
    Fumigation Certificate
    FEL
    Non-Slewing Crane Licence 
    Chemical Users
    Experience with stock management system

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

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• Work for a global, leading commodities company
• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Access to Training and Development 
• Discounted health insurance options available
• Access to Employee Assistance Program