Production Supervisor - Afternoon Shift

Mitani-Products; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitani-Products is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the shift on the Adelaide-based production floor. You will supervise Production Operators, maintain quality and safety standards, and act as the first escalation point when the Production Manager is away.

You will drive efficient production, enforce WHS, GMP and HACCP, and support continuous improvement initiatives while coaching the team to deliver on schedules and labour targets.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a leading hand, team leader or supervisory role in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Hands-on leadership style with ability to coach and guide operators.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of shift production outcomes, ensuring work meets production schedules, orders and volumes.
• Allocate and supervise labour across production lines.
• Check label preparation and pre-operational machinery set up before each run.
• Keep machinery and equipment clean, safe and working; follow up on breakdowns and repairs.
• Monitor production activity and online systems for accuracy and compliance.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency and labour use.
• Enforce WHS requirements and HACCP, GMP and allergen controls.
• Raise quality risks and non-conformances with the Production Manager and QA team.
• Coach and guide operators; address attendance, conduct and performance issues.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making under pressure

Education

Food Processing Cert III/IV

Job description

Salisbury Plain, South Australia 5109, Australia A$90,000 - A$110,000

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 27 Oct 2026

Description

About Us

Mitani is a third-generation South Australian family business and the pioneer of commercial chicken salt production. For over 46 years, we have grown into one of Australia’s most innovative food ingredient producers, supplying branded, value-add and private label solutions to leading food manufacturers.

With more than 70 employees across two sites, we make Frozen Extruded Products, Emulsifications, and Dry Blend & Pack. We are in an exciting growth phase, led by a team with a clear vision for the future and a genuine commitment to a supportive workplace where people can develop their careers.

About the role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of the production floor on shift. The role is accountable for supervising Production Operators, maintaining quality and safety standards, and acting as the first point of escalation in the absence of the Production Manager.

Key responsibilities

Operations

• Take ownership of shift production outcomes, making sure work is completed efficiently and meets production schedules, orders and volumes
• Allocate and supervise labour across production lines
• Check that label preparation and pre-operational machinery setup are done correctly before each run
• Keep machinery and equipment clean, safe and working, and follow up on breakdowns and repairs
• Monitor production activity and online systems for accuracy and compliance
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency and labour use

Safety and food safety

• Enforce WHS requirements, step in straight away on unsafe behaviour or conditions, and report hazards and incidents through the CAR system
• Enforce HACCP, GMP and allergen requirements across the floor
• Make sure checklists, temperature and weight checks and production records are accurate, on time and audit-ready
• Raise quality risks and non-conformances with the Production Manager and Technical team, and pass on QA and food safety updates to your team
• Support QA officers with new product development trials

Leading people

• Coach and guide operators in real time, and address attendance, conduct and performance issues fairly and promptly
• Be the first point of contact for people matters on shift
• Set the standard for behaviour in line with our values, and build a respectful, accountable team with a strong safety and quality culture

About you

• 2+ years’ experience in a leading hand, team leader or supervisory role in food manufacturing or FMCG
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Hands-on leadership style, comfortable leading from the front and working alongside your team
• Working knowledge of WHS, GMP and food safety requirements
• Clear, respectful communication and sound decision-making under pressure
• Comfortable using computer-based production systems and records
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
• Certificate III or IV in Food Processing or Leadership and Management
• A genuine passion for food and quality
• Exposure to continuous improvement methods such as 5S or lean
• Experience inducting and supporting new starters and labour hire staff