Six Degrees Executive are partnering with one of our favorite clients in the search for a Production Supervisor to lead day‐to‐day manufacturing operations across one of our fresh food production sites. This is a hands‐on leadership role with full responsibility for safety, quality, people, and performance in a fast‐paced, perishable‐goods environment. Reporting to the State Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering production plans, driving continuous improvement, and building a strong, safety‐first culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all day‐to‐day production activities to meet customer demand, quality standards, and operational KPIs
* Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with WHS legislation and company safety systems
* Ensure full compliance with HACCP, GMP, and food safety requirements
* Manage production resources, labour, inventory, and materials to plan
* Oversee daily production reporting, including labour efficiency, downtime, waste, and variance analysis
* Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams, ensuring training and capability uplift
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, waste, and cost
* Oversee maintenance activity and equipment reliability, coordinating repairs and contributing to CAPEX planning
* Support the introduction of new products in collaboration with QA, Operations, and Business Development teams
* Build strong working relationships with logistics, sales, head office functions, suppliers, and customers
What You'll Bring
* Proven experience in a Production / Manufacturing Management role, ideally within food or FMCG
* Strong working knowledge of production processes, inventory control, and end-to-end supply chain operations
* Sound understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP, consumer protection, and WHS in a manufacturing environment
* Experience using ERP systems for production planning, inventory management, and reporting
* Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to influence, develop teams, and deliver change
* Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision making
* Comfortable working in cold / temperature-controlled production environments
* Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or extended shifts when required
Why Join?
* Key leadership role in a growing food manufacturing business
* Opportunity to make a genuine impact on safety, culture, and operational performance
* Exposure to continuous improvement and capital projects
* Collaborative, hands‐on environment with clear accountability
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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