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:
1. Monday to Friday | 2:00am starts.
2. Friday to Monday | Combination of 2:00am and 10:00am starts.
3. 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
4. Lead daily production operations across production areas.
5. Drive safety, quality, delivery, and operational performance outcomes.
6. Lead, coach, and develop frontline production teams.
7. Reinforce GMP, hygiene, and food safety standards across operations.
8. Promote accountability and positive team behaviours.
9. Support a strong safety-first culture and lead safety initiatives onsite.
10. Monitor and improve manufacturing KPIs including OEE, waste, labour utilisation, and service delivery performance.
11. Support continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives.
12. Ensure compliance with production procedures, quality systems, and operational standards.
13. Coordinate performance management, training, onboarding, and employee development activities.
14. Participate in operational performance meetings and support site-wide improvement initiatives.
The Ideal Candidate
15. Leadership experience within FMCG or food manufacturing environments.
16. Strong understanding of GMP and food manufacturing standards.
17. Proven ability to lead teams within fast-paced manufacturing operations.
18. Experience driving behavioural standards, accountability, and culture change.
19. Exposure to automated production environments and continuous manufacturing operations.
20. Experience working with manufacturing KPIs including safety, quality, OEE, waste, and service delivery metrics.
21. Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
22. SAP exposure is advantageous but not essential.
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