Leading Hand- Telford

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.

Louis Dreyfus Company Emerald Australia Pty Ltd has an exciting opportunity to join our team at Telford in a full time Leading Hand position.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will assist with leading and directing employees and contractors at the site during busy periods such as harvest.  You will also assist with the management of grain receivals, storage and the out-turning of grain at the Telford site. This is a hands-on role. Your focus will be on the day-to-day operations at the site and guiding employees at harvest time to ensure that the policies and procedures are followed in relation to safety, quality, customer service, staffing and asset management.

Responsibilities include;

• Ensuring all safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensuring quality compliances procedures are followed and standards are maintained.
• Assisting in the maintenance of equipment.
• Assisting the Site Supervisor in training staff about site procedures.
• Providing customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Assisting in Stocktaking.
• Following all stock storage principles and procedures.
• Classifying grains and ensuring that the grains are stored and handled in accordance with standards and the company's policies and procedures.
• The Leading Hand needs to be able to assume the responsibilities of the Site Supervisor at various times during the year.
   

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Similar experience gained within agriculture, industrial manufacturing, material handling, mining, or similar industry.
• The ability to listen and learn from the team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills and the ability to complete tasks within a set time frame
• The ability to work well in a team environment 
• Sound computer skills including MS Office
• Strong approach to Safety and OH&S requirements
• Appreciation of quality standards
• Flexible and adaptable attitude
• Strong focus on customer service
• Mechanical aptitude
• A current drivers' license is essential
   

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