Facility Supervisor (Production & Quality Control)

Mt Sylvia Fresh; Lockyer Valley Regional; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sylvia Fresh is seeking a Facility Supervisor (Production & Quality Control) to oversee daily Packing Shed and quality control operations at Mount Sylvia, Somerset & Lockyer QLD. You will coordinate staff, monitor production performance and ensure products meet customer and quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading, training and supervising teams, conducting quality checks, maintaining records and supporting food safety, HARPS, and WHS compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a supervisory, production, packing or quality control role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify product quality and compliance issues.
• Ability to understand and apply customer product specifications and quality requirements.
• Strong organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage changing production priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervising daily Packing Shed and Quality Control operations and coordinating workflow to meet production and dispatch requirements.
• Coordinating with Logistics regarding customer orders, packing quotas and delivery requirements, and establishing daily packing priorities accordingly.
• Allocating and supervising employees across packing, quality control, stacking and other operational areas.
• Leading, training and supporting Packing Shed and Quality Control employees.
• Monitoring employee productivity, production progress and daily packing requirements.
• Leading Quality Control activities and ensuring product meets customer specifications and company quality standards.
• Conducting and overseeing quality checks and final product inspections prior to dispatch.
• Identifying non-compliant product and assisting with corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Monitoring ginger and turmeric quality, including product size, condition and presentation.
• Maintaining accurate production, quality, attendance, inventory and operational records.
• Coordinating with Logistics, harvesting and washing teams to maintain efficient product flow and dispatch.
• Monitoring packaging materials, pallets, crates, bins and other operational resources.
• Supporting compliance with Freshcare, HARPS, food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Operating forklifts as required for product movement and operational activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Quality control

Forklift licence

Team training

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

Facility Supervisor (Production & Quality Control)

Mount Sylvia Fresh | Mount Sylvia, Somerset & Lockyer QLD

$35.15 per hour + Leading Hand Allowance | Full time

About Us

Crust Farms Pty Ltd (trading as Mount Sylvia Fresh) is a third-generation family farming business specialising in the growing, packing and supply of premium Australian ginger and turmeric. We grow, pack and supply fresh produce to major Australian retailers and pride ourselves on strong standards in food safety, quality, workplace safety and operational efficiency.

Position Overview

The Facility Supervisor (Production & Quality Control) will be responsible for supervising daily Packing Shed and Quality Control operations, coordinating employees and workflow, monitoring production performance and ensuring packed product meets applicable customer and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising daily Packing Shed and Quality Control operations and coordinating workflow to meet production and dispatch requirements.
• Coordinating with Logistics regarding customer orders, packing quotas and delivery requirements, and establishing daily packing priorities accordingly.
• Allocating and supervising employees across packing, quality control, stacking and other operational areas.
• Leading, training and supporting Packing Shed and Quality Control employees.
• Monitoring employee productivity, production progress and daily packing requirements.
• Leading Quality Control activities and ensuring product meets customer specifications and company quality standards.
• Conducting and overseeing quality checks and final product inspections prior to dispatch.
• Identifying non-compliant product and assisting with corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Monitoring ginger and turmeric quality, including product size, condition and presentation.
• Maintaining accurate production, quality, attendance, inventory and operational records.
• Coordinating with Logistics, harvesting and washing teams to maintain efficient product flow and dispatch.
• Monitoring packaging materials, pallets, crates, bins and other operational resources.
• Supporting compliance with Freshcare, HARPS, food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Operating forklifts as required for product movement and operational activities.

Key Skills and Attributes

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Minimum 12 months experience in a supervisory, production, packing or quality control role, preferably within horticulture, fresh produce or food production.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to supervise and train employees.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify product quality and compliance issues.
• Ability to understand and apply customer product specifications and quality requirements.
• Strong organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage changing production priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Current and valid Forklift Licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Safety-oriented and quality-focused approach.
• Ability to safely lift loads up to 15 kg.
• Availability to work Saturdays where operationally required.

Work Schedule

Hours of work may vary according to seasonality, production requirements and operational needs.

Join us at Mount Sylvia Fresh and become part of a growing Australian horticultural business committed to quality, innovation and the production of premium Australian-grown produce.