Facility Supervisor: Citrus Packing & Quality Lead

Costa; Mildura; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Professional development

Safety-first culture

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Costa Group, Australia’s leading grower, packer and exporter, is seeking experienced Facility Supervisors for multiple locations including Mildura, VIC. The role focuses on correct handling, grading, packing and dispatch of citrus, with emphasis on quality assurance, training and compliance with safety standards.

As a Facility Supervisor, you will ensure efficient operations, manage staff, maintain documentation for traceability, and collaborate with other supervisors to keep the packing shed

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV or equivalent supervisory experience in a pack shed.
• Proven ability to lead teams and ensure compliance with quality control measures.
• Experience handling perishable products with focus on cool chain management.
• Strong planning and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grading, packing and dispatch to meet customer specifications.
• Assess incoming produce quality and allocate grading resources.
• Monitor product quality across washing and grading stages.
• Rectify quality issues to maintain standards and traceability.
• Coordinate with Harvest, Maintenance and Dispatch managers for smooth operations.
• Maintain quality assurance records for full traceability.
• Manage the cool chain from handling to dispatch.
• Train and supervise staff to ensure SOP compliance.
• Schedule work and balance shifts to optimize output.
• Onboard new staff and explain workflows and roles.
• Create packing rosters based on daily volumes.
• Ensure waste handling follows established protocols.
• Verify dispatches meet customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Planning

Team training

Communication

OHS compliance

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III or IV in a relevant field

Three years supervisory experience in a pack shed

Job description

Costa Group, Australia’s leading grower, packer and exporter, is seeking experienced Facility Supervisors for multiple locations including Mildura, VIC. The role focuses on correct handling, grading, packing and dispatch of citrus, with emphasis on quality assurance, training and compliance with safety standards.

As a Facility Supervisor, you will ensure efficient operations, manage staff, maintain documentation for traceability, and collaborate with other supervisors to keep the packing shed