Production Supervisor – 2-Year FTC – Up to $130k + Super

Fuse Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuse Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a team of around 25 across six production lines at a regulated manufacturing and packing facility in Warriewood, NSW. The role focuses on safety, quality and continuous improvement, delivering production targets in line with GMP and quality standards.

This is a 2-year fixed-term contract with a base salary of $130,000 plus Super. Working hours are 7am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in highly regulated environments with GMP exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and structured problem solving.
• Proven track record delivering production targets while upholding safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the production team to deliver safety, quality and production objectives.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Champion a quality-first mindset ensuring GMP standards are met.
• Lead investigations into incidents, deviations and issues with corrective actions.
• Coordinate production activities, changeovers, GMP cleaning and line operations.
• Manage resources to achieve daily/weekly production targets.
• Monitor downtime and drive resolution with Maintenance and other functions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations and SOPs.
• Support production planning and contribute to the weekly schedule.
• Manage overtime and casual labour within approved budgets.
• Establish KPIs and provide regular performance feedback.
• Coordinate training and succession planning for the team.

Skills

Team leadership

GMP

Continuous improvement

Safety culture

Job description

Production Supervisor – 2-Year FTC – Up to $130k + Super

Location: Warriewood, NSW
Salary: $130,000 + Super
Contract: 2-Year Fixed Term Contract
Lead. Develop. Improve. Make an Impact.
Fuse Recruitment are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a team of approximately 25 production employees across six key production lines at a leading, highly regulated manufacturing and packing facility in Warriewood. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on people leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about safety, quality, operational excellence and continuous improvement. As Production Supervisor, you will take ownership of shift operations, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and in accordance with GMP and quality requirements. You will play a key role in developing your team, driving performance and partnering with internal support functions to deliver strong operational outcomes.

For You:

• This is a 2-year fixed-term leadership opportunity offering $130,000 + Super
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact across a significant production operation.
• Working hours of 7am to 3pm Monday to Friday
• Working with a Global industry leader!

The Client:

Our client is a well-established Australian health and wellness organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and trusted consumer products. With a significant presence across Australia and international markets, the organisation operates within a highly regulated manufacturing environment and is committed to high standards of safety, quality and sustainability. Its people-focused culture encourages collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development, while its manufacturing operations play an important role in delivering high-quality products to customers. This is an opportunity to join a values-driven organisation with a strong heritage and an ongoing focus on innovation and operational excellence.

About the Role

Reporting into the Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day production operations across six production lines, while managing and developing a team of around 25 employees. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, coach and develop the production team to deliver safety, quality and production objectives.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with safety policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Champion a quality-first mindset, ensuring production meets GMP and regulatory standards.
• Lead investigations into safety incidents, hazards, quality deviations and production issues, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Coordinate production activities, changeovers, GMP cleaning and line operations in accordance with SOPs and target rates.
• Manage resources effectively to achieve daily and weekly production targets.
• Monitor and drive resolution of production downtime in partnership with Maintenance and other support functions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the packing operation, using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support production planning and contribute to the weekly production schedule.
• Manage overtime and casual labour expenditure within approved budgets.
• Establish clear team and individual KPIs and provide regular performance feedback.
• Coordinate training, capability development and succession planning across the team.
• Conduct regular performance and development conversations with team members.
• Manage performance and behavioural issues in line with company processes.
• Work collaboratively with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Engineering and other support functions.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, plant, equipment and operational readiness.
• Ensure timely escalation of significant safety, quality and production issues.
• Support the review and continuous improvement of SOPs, processes and procedures.

About You

You will be an experienced production or manufacturing leader who enjoys being visible on the floor, developing people and driving operational performance.
You will ideally bring:

• Proven experience leading teams within a fast-paced manufacturing, production or packing environment.
• Experience working within a highly regulated environment, ideally with exposure to GMP requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing sizeable production teams.
• A strong understanding of safety, quality and compliance requirements within manufacturing.
• Experience with continuous improvement and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• A track record of delivering production targets while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a high-volume operational environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in manufacturing, operations, engineering, science or a related discipline are desirable.

What You'll Bring

Above all, you will be a genuine people leader who leads by example and creates an environment where employees can perform, develop and succeed.
You will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to safety and quality.
• A continuous improvement mindset.
• The ability to inspire, coach and develop a diverse production team.
• Strong accountability and commercial awareness.
• A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
• High personal integrity and respect for others.
• The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment.

If you're an experienced Production Supervisor, Shift Manager or Manufacturing Team Leader ready to take ownership of a sizeable operation and lead a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.