Production Supervisor

Evolve Scientific Recruitment PTY Ltd; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Scientific Recruitment PTY Ltd is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day manufacturing of our unique and sustainable products in Geelong, Victoria. This permanent, full-time role offers a Monday–Friday day-shift schedule with immediate start and a hands-on leadership position.

You will supervise production operations, coordinate schedules, train staff, and ensure WHS and QA compliance while driving efficiency and safe work practices across the plant.

Qualifications

• Experience in fertiliser/chemical/agricultural manufacturing.
• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on approach.
• Forklift license holder and ability to operate production equipment.
• Solid OH&S understanding and practices.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient with production reporting and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations for safe, high-quality output.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet orders and deadlines.
• Lead, train, and support production staff to boost productivity.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and set priorities.
• Operate and oversee equipment including mixers, pumps, tanks, forklifts.
• Monitor blending, batching, packaging, and QA processes.
• Assist with raw material handling, inventory, and shortages reporting.
• Maintain production areas and perform cleaning; troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure WHS, environmental, chemical handling and QA compliance.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance with maintenance and logistics teams.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Forklift license

OH&S knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Production reporting

Job description

About the company/role:

• Growing and innovative agricultural-based company
• Permanent, full-time opportunity for a Production Supervisor to oversee and actively participate in the day-to-day manufacturing of their unique and sustainable products
• Immediate start
• Fulltime hours, Monday-Friday
• Day shift

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise daily production operations, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality output
• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer orders and delivery deadlines
• Lead, train, and support production staff, fostering productivity, teamwork, and safe work practices
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and communicate operational priorities and performance expectations
• Operate and oversee production equipment, including mixers, pumps, tanks, transfer systems, and forklifts
• Monitor blending, batching, packaging, and quality control processes, including pH, density, and batch testing
• Assist with raw material handling, inventory management, stock takes, and reporting material shortages
• Maintain production areas, perform equipment cleaning, and troubleshoot minor operational issues to minimise downtime
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, chemical handling, and quality assurance requirements
• Coordinate preventative maintenance activities and collaborate with maintenance and logistics teams to optimise operational efficiency

Skills & experience required:

• Previous experience in fertiliser, chemical, agricultural or industrial manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work hands‑on
• Must have a forklift license and able to operate other production equipment
• Good OH&S understanding and practices
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Good computer skills for production reporting and inventory systems

Apply!

If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter and a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Or, if you have any questions, please contact Linda on 03 9040 1630.