Production Supervisor

Black Bear Solutions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Bear Solutions in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a shift across multiple lines in a GMP/HACCP food manufacturing environment. This permanent role follows a temp-to-perm pathway, with a clear view to a long-term position.

You will ensure safety, hit daily output targets, improve line efficiency, and manage rostering and shift handovers. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory or team leader experience in food or FMCG manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP and food safety requirements
• Certificate IV in Food Processing, Leadership or Frontline Management

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe workplace by enforcing WHS procedures and PPE, and running pre-start checks and toolbox talks
• Plan and run each shift to hit daily output targets, delivery dates and order priorities
• Track and improve line efficiency (OEE), record downtime and output, and act on the main losses
• Make sure all product meets specification and GMP/HACCP standards, including line clearances, label and batch-code checks, weight checks and holding non-conforming product
• Allocate staff to lines by skill and demand, and manage rosters, breaks, leave and overtime within labour budget
• Coordinate quick, right-first-time changeovers, and work with maintenance to cut breakdowns and downtime
• Keep batch records, production paperwork, downtime logs and shift handovers complete, accurate and on time, and report shift results to the Operations Manager
• Drive 5S, housekeeping, waste reduction and root-cause problem solving with the team

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Shift planning

WHS procedures

Education

Certificate IV in Food Processing, Leadership or Frontline Management

Job description

Black Bear Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Production Supervisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent position at a Sydney-based food manufacturing business.

About the role:

Leadership role running a production shift across multiple lines

Temp-to-perm, with a clear view to a permanent position

Competitive pay rates

About the Business:

Family-owned business

Food manufacturing operating to GMP and HACCP standards

Growing team with genuine career progression

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a safe workplace by enforcing WHS procedures and PPE, and running pre-start checks and toolbox talks
• Plan and run each shift to hit daily output targets, delivery dates and order priorities
• Track and improve line efficiency (OEE), record downtime and output, and act on the main losses
• Make sure all product meets specification and GMP/HACCP standards, including line clearances, label and batch-code checks, weight checks and holding non-conforming product
• Allocate staff to lines by skill and demand, and manage rosters, breaks, leave and overtime within labour budget
• Coordinate quick, right-first-time changeovers, and work with maintenance to cut breakdowns and downtime
• Keep batch records, production paperwork, downtime logs and shift handovers complete, accurate and on time, and report shift results to the Operations Manager
• Drive 5S, housekeeping, waste reduction and root-cause problem solving with the team
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory or team leader experience in food or FMCG manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of GMP, HACCP and food safety requirements
• Proven ability to lead, train and motivate a team on the floor
• Confident with rostering and managing labour to budget
• Good computer skills and accurate record keeping
• Certificate IV in Food Processing, Leadership or Frontline Management
• Exposure to Lean, 5S or continuous improvement methods

Who Are We

Black Bear Solutions is a specialist Labour Hire & Recruitment Agency and Consulting partner for Manufacturing, Logistics, Construction, Waste, Executive and Office Support talent across NSW. We bridge the gap between Labour Hire and Recruitment, ensuring that you are placed in the perfect role.

At Black Bear Solutions, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.