About the Role
This role is responsible for coordinating and leading manufacturing operations during the night shift, ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining high standards of safety, food quality and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate production activities to achieve operational and customer targets.
- Coach, support and develop production operators to drive team performance and capability.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with workplace safety requirements.
- Monitor product quality, food safety and GMP standards across the production area.
- Liaise with maintenance, quality and operational teams to ensure smooth production outcomes.
- Troubleshoot production issues and escalate concerns when required.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote standard work practices.
- Ensure accurate production reporting and system data entry.
- Support effective shift handovers and provide Production Supervisor relief when required.
About You
- Previous experience leading teams within manufacturing, food processing or a similar production environment.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop team members.
- Effective problem‐solving and decision‐making capabilities.
- Experience using SAP or similar production systems.
- A strong commitment to workplace safety, food safety and quality standards.
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive positive change.
What's on Offer?
- Permanent full‐time position.
- Monday to Friday night shift roster (10:00pm–6:05am).
- Opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing team.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment.
- Work for a global leader in dairy manufacturing.
Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying.
Work Area Coordinator (Leading Hand) - Night Shift in Warrnambool employer: Saputo, Inc.
At Saputo, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Senior Account Manager in South Queensland, you'll enjoy competitive remuneration, extensive learning and development opportunities, and the chance to make meaningful contributions while leading a high-performing team. Join us in a role where your efforts directly impact our success and the communities we serve.
