Team Leader Processing

At Tassal Group, we are dedicated to "Sustainably Feeding Tomorrow."

With over 35 years of aquaculture experience, we focus on providing healthy, sustainable, and nutritious food, including salmon, prawn, and barramundi. We are committed to producing accessible food, supporting communities, and delivering strong economic results, all while prioritising sustainability to ensure a prosperous, healthy planet for future generations.

The role:

We're seeking a Processing Team Leader to lead and coordinate operations at our busy Dover factory. Based 90 minutes south of Hobart and reporting to the Factory Manager, this is a permanent, hands-on leadership role where you'll drive performance, safety, and compliance while managing a team in a fast-paced production environment. You'll supervise daily activities, provide direction and support to the Processing team, uphold quality standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement - all while maintaining Tassal's commitment to safety and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the processing team to meet KPIs for cost, yield, and output.
• Oversee team performance through direction, assistance, and support.
• Maintain a safe workplace, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols.
• Uphold quality, hygiene, and food safety standards.
• Manage risk and adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Lead and drive change initiatives to build a strong team culture.
• Role-model positive behaviours aligned with Tassal's code of conduct.

Role requirements:

• Proven leadership/supervisory experience in a production environment (food processing or FMCG preferred).
• Experience in people and product safety management.
• Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills; a solution-focused team player.
• Good computer proficiency (Microsoft applications) and ability to interpret KPIs.
• The ability to learn processes and apply thoroughness in risk management.
• Passion for safety, quality, and team development.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and committed to a safe working environment.
• Full-time working rights in Australia.

Role offerings:

• Permanent full-time role.
• 5/3 roster for work/life balance + Bonus Birthday Leave
• Work with a supportive, passionate, and collaborative team.
• Huge potential for career development and progression.
• Generous employee discount on our range of seafood products.
• Access to Maxxia Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Rewards programme.
• Workplace health and wellbeing support for you and your family.

Company culture:

Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent.  Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do it safely.

We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.

If you have any questions, please email Jeff