Production Supervisor - Afternoon Shift

seek.com.au; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown North Brisbane Food Co is seeking a Production Supervisor for the afternoon shift in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead the production floor, ensure safety, quality, and high staff engagement, and drive continuous improvement.

You will escalate safety concerns, enforce GMP/HACCP standards, and maintain clean, compliant operations with accurate documentation and real-time data on the dashboard.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience implementing GMP/HACCP and safety standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day production floor operations during the afternoon shift.
• Ensure product quality and adherence to GMP/HACCP standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment with high staff engagement.
• Monitor line performance, productivity, and staff allocation against standards.
• Keep the Production Dashboard updated hourly with real-time data and ensure SOPs are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Food manufacturing knowledge

Job description

We are a medium sized north Brisbane family-owned food manufacturing company that supplies our handmade products nationally. We pride ourselves in our team and the products we make.

About the role

We are seeking a Production Supervisor on afternoon shift who are passionate about production excellence and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for responsible supervising the day-to-day operations of the production floor through clear direction, leadership and support and ensuring superior quality outcomes, a safe environment and high staff engagement.

Successful Applicants Must Have:

A minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience in the food manufacturing industry, demonstrating comprehensive expertise in all aspects of food production processes.

Safety and Quality

Escalate any safety concerns promptly to the Operations Manager and safety team to ensure immediate action is taken.

Ensure adherence to housekeeping standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.

Lead by example in following all company procedures, implementing best safety practices, and setting high standards for safety within the team.

Strictly comply with HACCP requirements and guidelines to maintain food safety and quality throughout production.

Monitor and ensure that product quality remains consistent and aligns with company specifications at all times.

Training and support

Ensure adherence to company standards and holding team members to account for their performance

Offer continuous coaching to all employees, reinforcing correct processes and procedures to ensure consistent and efficient operations

Operational performance

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and support consistent operational excellence.

Continuously monitor shared areas and production line to ensure housekeeping standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are consistently followed.

Track and evaluate line performance, ensuring that line speeds, productivity, and staff allocation align with company standards.

Ensure the Production Dashboard is updated accurately on an hourly basis, reflecting real-time data and key details.

Verify that all required operational and technical paperwork is completed within designated timelines.

Act with urgency to accelerate hazards, downtime, and waste issues to your manager for immediate action.