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Position Title:On-Site Cold Store Supervisor Position Type:Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID:39473 In every role McCainers are ambitious, curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customerfirst mindset we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role. We are seeking an experienced and driven Cold Store Supervisor to lead our Ballarat Cold Store. This key leadership position will oversee daily operations, champion our safety culture, manage inventory accuracy, and nurture team development and performance. You will play a strategic part in optimizing our cold store efficiency and ensuring quality and compliance. Reporting to the Cold Stores & Inventory Manager Australia you will collaborate with stakeholders across the site to drive continuous improvement. This is an AM Supervisor position. The standard working hours for this role are 6:30AM to 2:30PM Monday to Friday. Some flexibility and availability outside of these hours may be required to support operational needs and act as a point of contact for escalations. What you''ll be doing. Lead and promote a safetyfirst culture in alignment with company policies and legislative requirements (HACCP & ISO). Oversee Cold Store staff and contractors, coach and guide team members for optimal performance. Manage labor usage, attendance, annual stock takes, weekly payroll activities and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Drive inventory accuracy through regular cyclic counts and annual reconciliation. Maintain Cold Store forklift fleet and monitor performance against KPIs. Support training induction and ongoing competency assessments for all Cold Store employees. Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders (HR, Distribution, Production, Quality) and external logistics partners. Monitor reports on and improve operational metrics including site expenditure and budgeting. Act as the primary operational contact during and outside business hours for escalated matters. Lead and participate in site continuous improvement projects. What you''ll need to be successful. Minimum 3 years experience in a similar supervisory role in the Frozen Food or FMCG sectors. Experience in temperaturecontrolled (frozen preferred) warehousing environment highly regarded. Indepth knowledge of Chain of Responsibility legislation and HACCP/Food Safety standards. Experience with SAP systems and strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills. Demonstrated background in team leadership and people development. High attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Excellent communication and problemsolving abilities with a focus on building effective partnerships. Qualifications in Leadership, Management, Supply Chain or Warehousing highly regarded. Valid driver''s licence. About the team. Youll be part of our dedicated Cold Store Operations team at the Ballarat site reporting to the 3PL and Cold Store Manager. This leadership role will guide the Ballarat Cold Store Team and work closely with the broader Supply Chain Operations group. Collaboration is at the core of our approach with regular engagement across inventory, logistics and other key supply chain functions to deliver safe, efficient and highperforming cold store operations. About McCain. Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership principles. At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. The McCain experience. We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together. McCain Foods is an equalopportunity employer. As a global familyowned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience and success and makes our business qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain''s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics Location: AU - Victoria: Ballarat Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty. #J-18808-Ljbffr