Production Supervisor

Ridley Corporation Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridley Corporation Ltd is seeking a Night Shift Production Supervisor for the Laverton site to lead safety, quality, and productivity on the night shift. The role reports to the Production Manager and focuses on efficient resource use, adherence to SOPs, and driving continuous improvement across the plant.

You will foster a safe work environment, manage inventory and personnel, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance to resolve issues while ensuring traceability and product quality for

Qualifications

• Experience leading CI programs and implementing improvement initiatives.
• Strong attention to detail with a hands-on, lead-by-example approach.
• Experience in production planning, control and measurement methodologies.
• Proven leadership of teams in a production environment.
• Knowledge of OH&S and environmental policies and compliant standards.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Certificate IV in management (or equivalent) or higher.
• Technical/mechanical aptitude is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to OHS/WHS legislation and promote a safe workplace, reporting hazards and incidents.
• Maintain production SOPs and ensure team competency.
• Plan for changeovers/shutdowns and week-end cleaning; drive CI opportunities.
• Ensure product traceability and support quality and commercial teams in customer concerns.

Skills

CI programs

People leadership

Production planning

OHS & environmental knowledge

Changeovers & shutdowns

Quality management systems

Driver's license

Continuous Improvement Processes

Technical/mechanical aptitude

Education

Certificate IV in management

Job description

At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What's on offer?

We are currently seeking an experienced Night Shift Production Supervisor to join our Oceania Meat Processing team in Laverton. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe work environment, meeting production targets, maintaining budget control, and managing resources efficiently. The role involves taking charge of productivity, quality assurance inventory management and people management, as well as driving continuous improvement initiatives.

In return for your skills and commitment, Ridley offers a supportive team environment, great culture and excellent benefits.

The Key Responsibilities For This Position Include

• Adhere to all OHS/WHS legislation and Ridley’s OHS&E systems by promoting a safe workplace, reporting hazards and incidents, and supporting health and safety initiatives. Ensure proper use of equipment and follow up on safety incidents with thorough investigations and preventative actions.
• Maintain accurate production SOPs and ensure team members are skilled, trained, and performing to expectations.
• Manage plant resources efficiently to meet production targets, including planning for Change overs/shutdowns and end of week cleaning. Support continuous improvement by identifying improvement opportunities and implementing the agreed actions. Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve operational issues quickly.
• Adhere to quality systems ensuring full traceability of products and supporting quality and commercial teams in resolving production-related customer concerns.

The key skills and experience required for this role include

• Ability to visualise and implement improvement programs (people & manufacturing processes)
• High attention to detail and hands on approach-leading by example.
• Experience with continuous improvement programs and initiatives
• Demonstrated people leader and able to build credibility and confidence with team members
• Demonstrated experience with production planning, control and measurement methodologies
• Demonstrated experience managing, leading and developing employees in a production environment
• Sound knowledge of relevant OH&S and Environmental policies, legislation, and other statutory management standards and requirements
• Experience in safety & quality management systems
• Current driver’s license
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Processes
• Certificate IV (or above) in management or equivalent in short course training
• Technical /mechanical aptitude will be an advantage.

Open to new applicants with unrestricted work rights in Aus.

There are big advantages that come with Ridley being Australia’s largest and leading animal nutrition company. These include opportunities to move and grow within the business and also extends to having the right tools and resources to get the job done.

We are focused on working with, and attracting the best talent, not just in Australia, but in the world.

Ridley prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer.