Production Supervisor

George Weston Foods Limited; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible working options

Recognition and awards

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

George Weston Foods Limited's Tip Top Bakers site in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead by example, coaching and developing a team to achieve production targets safely and efficiently.

You will work closely with the production manager to provide resources, monitor performance, and implement continuous improvements across processes and systems while maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• FMCG or other fast-paced production/manufacturing experience highly regarded.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop a team.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop the team to meet production targets safely and efficiently.
• Provide resources and support to deliver production plans.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for processes and systems.
• Collaborate with supply, maintenance and planning to optimise productivity.
• Maintain a safe, compliant working environment with a focus on food safety and quality.
• Support change and foster a positive culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Prioritisation

FMCG experience

Job description

Are you passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and driving employee engagement? Our Tip Top Springwood site is looking for a dynamic Production Supervisor to join our team and lead by example.

Reporting to the Production Manager this role will coach and develop the team to deliver production targets in a safe and efficient manner.

Purpose of the Role

• Manage clear expectations for the team, provide appropriate resources and tools to get the job done, along with high support and high challenge
• Consistently provide open and honest, candid feedback ‘in the moment’, recognising people for doing great work, and addressing performance issues early
• Identify and actively promote continuous improvement to product, processes and systems within any facet of the work environment
• Collaborate with the supply, maintenance, and planning teams to improve productivity and make necessary amendments to the production plan
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment that does not tolerate unsafe behaviour or acts
• Ensure food safety, legality and quality requirements are adhered to
• Support change and foster an environment where change is embraced

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Min 2+ years in a Supervisory or leadership role
• FMCG or other fast paced production/manufacturing experience would be highly regarded
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Extensive problem-solving skills and ability to identify a way forward when presented with issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence key stakeholders

Why Join Us?

At Tip Top Bakeries, we're proud to produce an extensive range of wholesome sliced bread, muffins, crumpets, pies, and bakery snacks. Our purpose of ‘Everyday Moments of Goodness' represents the lives we touch and the difference we make. Those moments that bring a smile, make us proud, or keep us safe, are moments we strive for through our work.
We take pride in supporting our people to learn, grow, and develop throughout their careers with Tip Top Bakeries. We believe in the power of an inclusive and diverse workforce and invest in meaningful initiatives to remove barriers and enable our employees to have a satisfying and rewarding career with us. Our vision for Tip Top Bakeries is an organisation where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone has equal opportunity.

Join the team and be part of one of our iconic brands like Tip Top, Abbotts Bakery, Bürgen and Golden.

Working with Tip Top, we offer many benefits including:

• Recognition and award programs, including access to our online rewards platform
• Health and wellbeing programs including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working options
• Access to an extensive range of internal trainings and development programs for your career

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which include a medical (includes drug & alcohol testing) and a criminal record check.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to [e-mail] .

At Tip Top we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, Everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity.We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.