Shift Production Supervisor

Why should you apply?

This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role within a growing manufacturing site investing in automation, capability uplift, and future leaders. You’ll work closely with production, maintenance, QA, and logistics, gaining valuable experience in a complex, fast-paced environment with clear pathways into operational leadership.

About the role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising day-to-day packing operations and providing clear direction to a team of operators. You will ensure production schedules, operating instructions, and shift tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with quality and regulatory standards.

Roster: rotating 12-hour shifts across a 24/7 operation

Location: Northern suburbs, Brisbane

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and site quality standards
• Supervise automated packing lines to achieve throughput, efficiency, and OEE targets
• Optimise labour allocation and support effective shift handovers
• Work closely with maintenance on fault-finding and troubleshooting
• Coach, develop, and manage performance of packing operators

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in the following:

• Leadership within a process manufacturing or automated packing environment
• FMCG, food manufacturing, or packaging operations (highly regarded)
• Mechanical aptitude with exposure to automation, sensors, PLCs, or fault-finding
• Working collaboratively with maintenance, QA, and logistics teams
• Continuous improvement frameworks such as LEAN, TPM, or 5S
• Strong communication, judgement, and people leadership capability
• Comfortable with rotating shift pattern

To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion,  please contact Nicole Tianihad on [email protected]