About us
The Fresh Produce Group has a range of businesses, including Smart Berries, Treviso, Tumut Grove, and Fruitico Farms. Collectively, we are one of Australia's largest and most innovative produce companies with farms and distribution centres across Australia. We pride ourselves on supplying high quality produce to our Australian and international customers. We thrive on promoting a passionate work culture and reward employees with development opportunities and competitive remuneration. With offices on the east and west coast of Australia, we employ over 600 people and distribute more than 40 produce varieties. You've almost certainly eaten something grown on one of our farms! To find out more about us visit: www.fpg.com.au
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Ripener to join our Logistics team based at Sydney Markets, Homebush West.
This role leads FPG's Sydney ripening program and ripening team to ensure customer orders are delivered on time and to specification.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and coordinating the daily activities of the ripening team.
- Managing FPG's Sydney ripening program to meet customer demand and service requirements.
- Coordinating stock allocation and ripening schedules to ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
- Monitoring ripening room gas and temperature levels to achieve optimum product quality and specification requirements.
- Planning stock availability and ripening activities to align with customer requirements and forecasts.
- Maintaining oversight of stock volumes, stock on hand, stock on order and stock available for supply.
- Ensuring customer orders, stock movements and associated documentation are completed accurately and within required timeframes.
- Managing communication with customers and internal stakeholders regarding ripening programs and order requirements.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience in fresh produce ripening or a similar role
- Experience leading teams and coordinating day-to-day operational activities
- Experience working within fresh produce, warehousing, logistics, food processing or similar operational environments
- A current forklift licence
- A current driver's licence
- Strong planning, organisation and time management skills
- The ability to use warehouse management systems and other computer-based operational systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Senior Ripener in Sydney employer: Fresh Produce Group
Fresh Produce Group is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic work environment where WHS practitioners can truly make a difference. With a focus on collaboration and practical improvements, employees benefit from diverse operational exposure and the opportunity to work closely with experienced leaders in a supportive team culture. The role provides meaningful engagement across various locations, ensuring that your contributions have a visible impact on safety management within one of Australia's largest fresh produce businesses.
