This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing shift production activities, supporting and leading the production team and ensuring operations run safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of food safety and quality.
Key responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate shift production activities
Responsible for advanced setup and breakdown of machinery and equipment across production lines, including supporting changeovers, troubleshooting, and ensuring equipment is safe and ready for operation
Lead, support, and allocate tasks to production team members
Ensure production follows recipes, specifications, schedules, HACCP, GMP, WHS and food safety requirements
Monitor product quality, production processes, and equipment, addressing issues promptly
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety, and housekeeping across the production area
Manage staff attendance, performance, training, and day-to-day team requirements
Communicate production, quality, safety, and staffing issues to management
Complete production documentation and checks including weights, temperatures, appearance, consistency, labelling, packing, and presentation
Lead by example and promote a positive culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, and quality
About you
Previous experience in a Production Supervisor, Team Leader, Leading Hand, or similar food manufacturing role
Understanding of HACCP, GMP, WHS, food safety, and quality requirements
Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse production team
Excellent communication, positive attitude and ability to build strong working relationships
Reliable, punctual, professional, and accountable
Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritise tasks and make effective decisions in a fast-paced production environment
Ability to work hands-on in a physically demanding manufacturing environment
Commitment to work morning shifts starting at 5am, Monday to Friday or as required
Join a growing Australian food manufacturing business
Leadership role within a supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to make a real impact on production, quality, safety, and team performance
Training and company uniform provided
Free on-site parking
Employee discounts on our delicious products
About us
Keith's Quality Foods is a leading Australian food manufacturer and distributor, producing and supplying a range of high-quality products to major distributors and retail outlets across Australia and New Zealand.
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