Production Supervisor - Day Shift

Sharp & Carter; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing food manufacturer located in Melbourne’s western suburbs is looking for a Production Supervisor. This role is critical in overseeing day-shift operations and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Candidates should have experience in FMCG manufacturing and possess strong leadership skills. Additionally, familiarity with food safety systems is required. This full-time role involves leading a team and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, contributing to the company's exciting growth phase.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Production Supervisor or Senior Operator in manufacturing.
• Strong Continuous Improvement background with data-driven decisions.
• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing fast-paced operations.
• Strong people leadership – confident, approachable, and able to set clear expectations.
• Hands‑on mindset with a willingness to be out on the floor.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP and food‑safety systems.
• Organised, proactive and capable of managing a busy, fast‑paced operation.
• Someone who thrives in a growing business where you can influence processes and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor production staff during day shift operations.
• Maintain adherence to food safety and quality procedures.
• Drive a safe working culture and ensure compliance with WHS standards.
• Ensure compliance with site WHS standards and drive a safe working culture.
• Oversee documentation, batch records and reporting requirements.
• Identify and support opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction.
• Champion communication on the floor and foster a positive team environment.

Skills

Production supervision in FMCG

Strong people leadership

Continuous Improvement

Analytical thinking

HACCP familiarity

Education

Third level degree qualification

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing Australian-owned food manufacturer with strong national demand and a reputation for high-quality, functional products. They operate a modern facility in Melbourne’s western suburbs and are continuing to scale across production, innovation and capability.

They have recently attracted significant investment and are entering an exciting phase of expansion – strengthening systems, increasing capacity, and building a high-performing operations team.

About the Role

This is a day-shift position overseeing end-to-end production on a key manufacturing line. You’ll be responsible for leading the daily operation, ensuring output, quality and safety standards are met, and supporting continuous improvement as the site grows.

It’s a hands‑on supervisory role where your leadership on the floor, ability to troubleshoot, and drive for consistency will make a real impact.

Location: Western Suburbs, Melbourne
Shift: 5.00 am – 2.00 pm

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor production staff during day shift operations.
• Coordinate daily schedules, labour allocation and production run performance.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, quality and allergen‑control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with site WHS standards and drive a safe working culture.
• Oversee documentation, batch records and reporting requirements.
• Identify and support opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction.
• Champion communication on the floor and foster a positive team environment.

What They’re Looking For

• Third level degree qualification – demonstrating capability, analytical thinking and a growth mindset.
• Experience as a Production Supervisor or Senior Operator in FMCG, food, beverage, meat, or similar manufacturing.
• Strong Continuous Improvement background – data‑driven decision making.
• Strong people leadership – confident, approachable, and able to set clear expectations.
• Hands‑on mindset with a willingness to be out on the floor.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP and food‑safety systems.
• Organised, proactive and capable of managing a busy, fast‑paced operation.
• Someone who thrives in a growing business where you can influence processes and culture.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Manufacturing (Industries: Staffing and Recruiting)

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