At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Officer at our Narangba site plays a key administrative and coordination role in supporting daily production activities. This hands-on position involves data entry, quality and safety compliance support, document control, and cross-functional collaboration with the site and shared services teams. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who enjoys supporting a diverse range of activities in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Safety
- Promote and uphold a culture of safety in accordance with Ridley policies and OHS/WHS legislation.
- Support FeedTrack log entries and corrective action tracking.
- Identify and report proactive safety hazards and near misses as well as collaborate in managing incidents and RTW.
Quality
- Ensure all activities comply with HACCP and Quality Management System (QMS).
- Assist in maintaining site accreditation and quality documentation.
- Support quality audits and record keeping requirements.
Administration
- Respond to internal and external customer queries via phone and email.
- Accurately post finished goods (FG) and work-in-progress (WIP) production entries into D365, including inventory reconciliation and variance investigation.
- Update daily meeting boards and contribute to internal communications.
- Manage document control including SOPs, toolbox talks, and training records.
- Raise purchase orders for site consumables, services, casual labour, and coordinate invoice accruals with Maintenance and Finance.
- Monitor and maintain the Admin Inbox and manage freight invoices.
- Record and archive staff files and induction documents.
- Complete monthly accruals with the Finance team.
General
- Conduct internal audits on systems such as LinkSafe, ChemAlert, FeedTrack, and Guardian.
- Provide ad hoc support to the Production team on projects and initiatives.
- Fulfill any additional responsibilities assigned by Management or delegated authority.
- Engage in personal development, relevant training, and site meetings.
- Support refresher training for operator SOPs and document updates.
Skills and Experience
Mandatory
- Experience in an office or administrative environment
- Solid understanding of general accounting and administration principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Knowledge of accounts payable processes and production support functions
- Understanding of business and site processes
Desirable
- Experience using Dayforce training systems
- Experience creating and managing SOPs
- Familiarity with ERP systems like D365
- Exposure to manufacturing or FMCG environments
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- A supportive and inclusive team culture
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- The chance to contribute to Australia’s agricultural supply chain
How to Apply
If you’re a proactive and detail-oriented individual looking to support a dynamic production environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Ridley is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
There are big advantages that come with Ridley being Australia’s largest and leading animal nutrition company. These include opportunities to move and grow within the business and also extends to having the right tools and resources to get the job done.
We are focused on working with, and attracting the best talent, not just in Australia, but in the world. Ridley prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer
Linked-in
Google