Food Production Team Lead

The Kitchen Food Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

South-west Sydney location

Growing dynamic company

Job summary

The Kitchen Food Company in Riverwood, Sydney, seeks a capable Production Team Leader to oversee a small production team, ensuring smooth daily operations, quality, safety and timely shift targets.

You will support staff performance, training, and GMP compliance, maintain records, manage raw materials and inventory, troubleshoot issues, and help minimize downtime and waste while upholding a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Background in food manufacturing/preparation or large volume kitchen facility
• Understanding of GMP, HACCP and Food Safety practices
• Certificate II in Food Processing (or working towards this qualification) or equivalent (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• 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
• Trouble shoot production issues and escalations
• Contribute to minimizing food wastage in the production area

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Motivation and coaching

Work ethic and can-do attitude

Adaptability in fast-paced production

Professional presentation

Education

Certificate II in Food Processing (desirable)

Job description

The Kitchen Food Company in Riverwood, Sydney, seeks a capable Production Team Leader to oversee a small production team, ensuring smooth daily operations, quality, safety and timely shift targets.

You will support staff performance, training, and GMP compliance, maintain records, manage raw materials and inventory, troubleshoot issues, and help minimize downtime and waste while upholding a fast-paced manufacturing environment.