About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a major food manufacturing operation in Canning Vale. This role will oversee production activities across food manufacturing operations, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards within a highly automated FMCG environment.
The business is seeking a strong frontline leader who can lead by example, drive accountability, reinforce operational standards, and positively influence team culture across shift operations. The site operates across multiple production lines on a 24-hour manufacturing schedule, supplying high-volume products into the Australian market.
Shift Structures
Two shift structures are available:
* Monday to Friday | 2:00am starts.
* Friday to Monday | Combination of 2:00am and 10:00am starts.
* 8-hour shifts.
This position reports directly to the Shift Manager and will lead teams ranging from approximately 11-16 employees depending on the production area.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead daily production operations across production areas.
* Drive safety, quality, delivery, and operational performance outcomes.
* Lead, coach, and develop frontline production teams.
* Reinforce GMP, hygiene, and food safety standards across operations.
* Promote accountability and positive team behaviours.
* Support a strong safety-first culture and lead safety initiatives onsite.
* Monitor and improve manufacturing KPIs including OEE, waste, labour utilisation, and service delivery performance.
* Support continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with production procedures, quality systems, and operational standards.
* Coordinate performance management, training, onboarding, and employee development activities.
* Participate in operational performance meetings and support site-wide improvement initiatives.
The Ideal Candidate
* Leadership experience within FMCG or food manufacturing environments.
* Strong understanding of GMP and food manufacturing standards.
* Proven ability to lead teams within fast-paced manufacturing operations.
* Experience driving behavioural standards, accountability, and culture change.
* Exposure to automated production environments and continuous manufacturing operations.
* Experience working with manufacturing KPIs including safety, quality, OEE, waste, and service delivery metrics.
* Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
* SAP exposure is advantageous but not essential.
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