On-Site Production & Logistics Coordinator

seek.com.au; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong values

Long-term employment

Employee growth

Job summary

SEEK.com.au is supporting a growing Australian food manufacturing business by recruiting a Production Supervisor to backfill the Production Manager and manage day‑to‑day production, planning, ERP administration and logistics. The role combines administration with hands‑on operational tasks in a small manufacturing setting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for production scheduling, documentation, stocking, QA and food safety compliance, while providing backup during leave and helping

Qualifications

• Experience in production, manufacturing, logistics, operations or coordination role.
• Food manufacturing experience and SQF/HACCP knowledge desirable.
• Proficient with Excel and ERP documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and ensure processes deliver products of utmost quality.
• Support the Production Manager with day‑to‑day planning and coordination of production operations.
• Prepare and maintain production schedules, work orders, production documentation and labels.
• Perform day‑to‑day transactions and administrative tasks in the ERP system including production, stock and related operational records.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse and logistics staff to ensure materials, stock and finished products are available when required.
• Assist with stock monitoring, inventory accuracy, dispatches, deliveries and logistics documentation.
• Provide support to the logistics function, including preparing shipping and customer documentation and coordinating transport where required.
• Assist with SQF, HACCP, GMP and food safety requirements, including maintaining records, completing documentation and following up on corrective actions.
• Monitor production activities and assist with identifying and resolving production, quality and operational issues.
• Assist with staff training, workplace safety and ensuring procedures are followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve production, logistics, documentation and day‑to‑day processes.
• Act as the Production Manager’s backup during leave or absence, including coordinating production, logistics and related operational activities.
• Be willing to assist with hands‑on operational tasks when required, including warehouse activities and loading/unloading trucks.
• A focus on continuous improvement and structured problem solving.
• Staff training and documentation of training.

Skills

Production planning

ERP administration

Stock control

Food safety

Staff training

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

A growing Australian food manufacturing business is seeking an organised and hands-on Production Supervisor to support the Production Manager across production planning, ERP administration, logistics, stock control and food safety. This is a varied role in a small manufacturing environment, requiring someone who can move between computer-based administration and practical operational tasks as required. The successful candidate will also be expected to take responsibility for day-to-day operations and provide cover for the Production Manager during periods of leave or absence.

The position is full-time on-site Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily production and ensure processes deliver products of utmost quality.

Support the Production Manager with day-to-day planning and coordination of production operations.

Prepare and maintain production schedules, work orders, production documentation and labels.

Perform day-to-day transactions and administrative tasks in the ERP system including production, stock and related operational records.

Coordinate with production, warehouse and logistics staff to ensure materials, stock and finished products are available when required.

Assist with stock monitoring, inventory accuracy, dispatches, deliveries and logistics documentation.

Provide support to the logistics function, including preparing shipping and customer documentation and coordinating transport where required.

Assist with SQF, HACCP, GMP and food safety requirements, including maintaining records, completing documentation and following up on corrective actions.

Monitor production activities and assist with identifying and resolving production, quality and operational issues.

Assist with staff training, workplace safety and ensuring procedures are followed.

Identify opportunities to improve production, logistics, documentation and day-to-day processes.

Act as the Production Manager’s backup during leave or absence, including coordinating production, logistics and related operational activities.

Be willing to assist with hands-on operational tasks when required, including warehouse activities and loading/unloading trucks.

A focus on continuous improvement and structured problem solving.

Staff training and documentation of training.

About You

Organised, reliable and able to prioritise multiple tasks in a small, but growing manufacturing environment.

Able to work independently, take ownership of tasks and strong decision making.

Good problem-solving, communication and coordination skills.

Confident using Excel, ERP system and other computer-based documentation systems.

Comfortable working with production data, stock records, documentation and administrative processes.

Previous experience in production, manufacturing, logistics, operations or a similar coordination role is desirable.

Food manufacturing experience is desirable.

Knowledge of SQF/HACCP and food safety compliance.

Willing to be hands-on and work alongside the production/warehouse team when required.

Forklift license is desirable or willingness to obtain one.

Benefits
You will join a company with strong values and business ethics with an opportunity to be involved in the growth of the company

Ongoing long-term employment and job security

A company that values and champions their employees

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