Processing Specialist

• Unique opportunity to work across multi-species
• Join Greenstock during an exciting period of transformation and growth
• Flexibility to be based in either QLD or NSW, metro or regional locations

The Greenstock Story:
In February 2021 Woolworths Group established Greenstock, a stand-alone beef, pork and lamb business. It was created to work with primary producers and suppliers, unlocking value across the supply chain and broader Woolworths ecosystem to provide the combined meat needs of Woolworths Group’s retail, international, food services and wholesale businesses. With a focus on people, data, quality, welfare and sustainability, our ambition is to continue to evolve into a strategic multi-channel, multi-species, dynamic, agile and strongly commercial protein specialist known for our leading products and tailored solutions for our customers and channels.

Behind all of this is a philosophy where we deliver from farm to plate, creating better solutions for a better tomorrow. We believe in innovating protein, in pairing instinct and deep subject matter expertise with data and strongly partnering with industry to help build a better tomorrow. We believe in innovation, curiosity and challenging the way things have always been done. By reshaping and evolving the supply chain, we unlock value by delivering better meat, better partnerships and better value, from paddock to the plate… for the planet and tomorrow.

By joining Greenstock, you can unlock endless career opportunities as we embark on our transformation and growth journey to pave the way for the future of protein.

About the role:

The Processing Specialist plays a pivotal role in driving and supporting the processing performance and quality outcomes for the meat that Greenstock processes through its network of primary (abattoir) processing sites to support the fulfilment of customer demand. This role will see you work with multiple teams from Greenstock, Woolworths and our processing site to optimise site performance with regards to achieving specifications, yield requirements and develop/implement new products/processed. In this true business partnering role, you will partner with a range of internal and external stakeholders across the Woolworths ecosystem and our processing plants to collaboratively drive strong performance results.

This role will also see you:

• Work with the primary processing sites to optimise performance with regards to the achievement of primal specifications and yield requirements.
• Support the development and implementation/refinement of new/existing primals through both the primary (abattoir) processing plants
• Analyse the data and processing site performance, in conjunction with site visits and along with processing site input to develop and implement site and species specific plans.
• Work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to identify, develop and implement change and ensure consistent, reliable supply for our customers.
• Some monthly travel required between various processing sites on the East Coast predominately up to 2-3 times a month.

A bit about you:

You have a deep understanding of meat processing, yield development/analysis and carcass standards gained through your experience working within the meat processing industry. You’re a naturally curious self-starter, with an innovative mind that likes to drive new initiatives and ways of working. Most importantly, you understand the importance of fostering strong relationships with your stakeholders through a consultative and collaborative approach.

Ideally you will also have:

• Strong influencing and collaboration skills, with the ability to drive positive change and outcomes for all stakeholders.
• Industry experience in Meat Processing preferable.
• The ability to travel interstate 2-3 times a month.
• An analytical and curious mind with the ability to use various sources of data to shape insights and recommendations.
• Sound computer skills.

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We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other.

We’d love to hear from You

If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI #work180.

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