Night Shift Manufacturing Leader

ASAP Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASAP Recruitment is seeking a Night Shift Supervisor to be trained in the AM before moving to Night Shift. You will oversee all production-related activities during your shift, reporting to the Site Operations Manager to ensure targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and in line with quality standards.

This role emphasizes leadership, people management, and developing production personnel while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams in a factory setting
• Experience within FMCG (desirable)
• Proven experience managing direct reports, budgets, contractors, and preventive risk programs

Responsibilities

• Deliver the production plan and ensure output meets daily and weekly targets
• Monitor production performance and develop/report on key production KPIs
• Allocate labour resources in line with production schedules and operational priorities
• Conduct shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations
• Lead daily production meetings (day shift)
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across the production team
• Ensure all operations comply with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and housekeeping standards
• Ensure safe work practices to protect employees and product integrity
• Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with specifications
• Identify production issues impacting yield and implement corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput
• Review production processes and implement system improvements
• Lead, coach, and develop production personnel to improve performance and capability
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with team members
• Assess workforce skills and identify capability gaps
• Develop and implement training and development plans
• Foster positive employee relations and team engagement
• Liaise with Engineering, Technical, and Maintenance teams to coordinate work and maintenance activities
• Partner with internal stakeholders on production-related matters
• Monitor and manage labour utilisation and shift performance
• Authorise overtime in line with production requirements
• Reconcile labour hire invoices against rosters and submit for approval
• Ensure accurate and timely production reporting
• Undertake any additional duties as reasonably required
• Site Operations Manager – Direct reporting line; escalation of operational, safety, and people matters; alignment on production performance and priorities
• Production Operators & Process Specialists – Day-to-day supervision, coaching, and performance management to achieve production targets
• Maintenance Fitter / Engineering & Maintenance Team – Coordination of planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and optimise equipment performance
• Quality / Technical Team – Ensure compliance with product specifications, GMP standards, and quality requirements
• Planning / Supply Chain – Alignment of production schedules, material availability, and output requirements
• HR – Support on employee relations, performance management, training, and workforce planning
• Health & Safety (HSE) – Collaboration to maintain a safe working environment and compliance with safety regulations
• Senior Leadership Team (as required) – Reporting on production performance, improvement initiatives, and key risks
• External – Labour Hire Providers – Coordination of temporary workforce requirements and validation of labour usage
• Suppliers / Contractors – Engagement for maintenance, equipment servicing, and operational support as required
• Managing a complex and fast-paced production environment across varying shift hours.
• Maintaining high safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards with minimal direct supervision.
• Leading a diverse team of operators with varying experience levels.
• Ensuring continuity and communication across shifts.
• Making timely and sound decisions under pressure, especially during emergencies or unexpected downtime.
• Ensuring compliance with changing WHS and environmental regulations
• Maintaining high team capability and morale in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Decision Making Authority
• Delegation of Authority Authority to allocate labour and manage shift resources
• Authority to approve overtime in line with operational requirements
• Authority to initiate corrective actions within the production environment
• Escalation of significant operational, safety, or people matters to the Site Operations Manager
• – Experience, Qualifications and Capabilities
• Experience / Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams in a factory setting
• Experience within FMCG (desirable)
• Proven experience managing direct reports, budgets, contractors, and preventive risk programs
• Capabilities
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of production processes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
• Personal Attributes & Leadership:
• Proactive, solutions-focused with excellent planning and organisation
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members
• Analytical ability to assess maintenance data and drive continuous improvement

Job description

ASAP Recruitment is seeking a Night Shift Supervisor to be trained in the AM before moving to Night Shift. You will oversee all production-related activities during your shift, reporting to the Site Operations Manager to ensure targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and in line with quality standards.

This role emphasizes leadership, people management, and developing production personnel while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.