Production Supervisor
Kitchen Food Company Pty Ltd – Riverwood, New South Wales, Australia – Manufacturing
About this position
Kitchen Food Company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality food products, serving customers across the country. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices. Join our team and be part of our continued success.
We have an expanding and diverse product range which is distributed fresh daily to our partners in the retail and foodservice sectors. As we continue our growth journey, we are on the lookout for new talent to contribute to the success of our fast‐paced business. At the Kitchen Food Company employees can expect a rewarding career enjoying a culture that is entrepreneurial and inclusive.
About the role
At our Riverwood site, South‐West Sydney we have an exciting permanent opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor on our morning and afternoon shifts.
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will manage a team of food process operatives ensuring production runs to the planned schedule and KPI's are met.
The role offers a unique chance to broaden your skill set and make a lasting impact on our organization.
What you'll do
* Daily supervision and direction of a small production team under the guidance of the Production Manager
* Be responsible for the daily team support and review of staff performance
* Coordinate on‐the‐job staff training and assessment
* Oversee and ensure adherence to standards in quality, safety and efficiencies across the assigned production lines to meet shift requirements
* Ensure team compliance to health and safety standards and reporting of all near misses and hazards
* Maintain food safety/production records ensuring their accurate completion
* Ensure organization of the work area and GMP standards
* Oversee production lines supply of raw materials/components
* Conduct physical inventory checks for stock verifications
* Troubleshoot production issues and escalated equipment malfunctions
* Contribute to minimizing food wastage in the production area
Qualification(s)
* Background in food manufacturing/preparation and/or large volume commercial kitchen facility, operating food production equipment
* Sound understanding of GMP, HACCP and Food Safety practices
* Certificate II in Food Processing (or working towards this qualification) or equivalent (Desirable)
Skills
* Excellent communication and organizational skills
* Good interpersonal skills to work with people from diverse backgrounds
* Ability to give clear instructions to team and manage team performance
* Ability to inspire and motivate the team to realize their full potential
* Dedicated with strong work ethic and \"can‐do\" attitude
* Able to work in fast paced production environment with changing priorities
* Exceptional personal presentation
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