Production Supervisor - Afternoon Shift

Mitani Products; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitani Products is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the shift on our SA production floor, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations. You will supervise Production Operators, manage quality checks and act as a first point of escalation in the absence of the Production Manager.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in a leading hand or supervisor role in food manufacturing, strong people leadership, and a hands-on approach. Experience with WHS, GMP and food safety is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team motivation

Education

Food Processing Certification

Leadership Certification

Tools

Production systems software

Job description

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