Production Leading Hand

Production Leading Hand

› Competitive salary + super | Full-time permanent opportunity

› Leadership role in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment

› Career growth with the world's largest independent beverage manufacturer

About the Company
Refresco is the world's largest independent beverage manufacturer, producing more than 12 billion litres of beverages annually across 75+ manufacturing sites worldwide. In Australia, our 500+ employees operate across three production facilities, supplying private label soft drinks, juices and beverages for many of the country's leading retailers.

At Refresco, our vision is simple: Our drinks on every table. We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality products while creating opportunities for our people to grow and succeed.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Leading Hand to join our Welshpool manufacturing team. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will lead by example on the production floor, ensuring efficient line performance, maintaining safety and quality standards, and supporting the development of production team members.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated manufacturing professional with leadership experience who enjoys driving performance, solving problems, and developing people in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Duties

• Lead, train and mentor production team members in the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment
• Operate and troubleshoot production machinery across assigned lines
• Communicate daily production targets and performance outcomes to the team
• Complete production documentation and reporting accurately at the end of each shift
• Supervise team performance to maximise productivity, quality and safety outcomes
• Escalate equipment breakdowns and technical issues to the Shift Manager when required
• Conduct root cause investigations and support corrective actions for equipment faults
• Provide operational coverage during team members' scheduled breaks
• Support GMP requirements, sanitation activities and microbiological monitoring processes
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety and WHS standards at all times
• Participate in rotating shift patterns, including weekend work as required

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a Leading Hand, Team Leader or similar manufacturing leadership role
• Previous beverage, food manufacturing or FMCG industry experience - essential
• Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage production operations effectively
• Hands-on approach with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
• Sound planning, organisation and time management skills
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety requirements
• SAP experience highly regarded
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends when required

Culture
At Refresco, you'll join a collaborative and safety-focused team where people are encouraged to contribute ideas, continuously improve processes and support one another's success. We value accountability, teamwork and a positive attitude, recognising that every employee plays an important role in delivering products enjoyed by consumers across Australia.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + superannuation
• Full-time, permanent employment with long-term career stability
• Leadership development and career progression opportunities
• Work within a global FMCG organisation with strong growth ambitions
• Supportive team environment where your contribution is valued
• Inclusive, safety-first workplace culture
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• On-site parking at Welshpool facility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pre-employment health assessment included as part of the recruitment process

How to Apply
If you're an experienced manufacturing professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a global organisation committed to quality, innovation and continuous improvement.