Production Team Leader

PMFresh Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay cycle

Career development

Job summary

PMFresh Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to oversee daily operations on the production floor. You will lead a hands-on team, coordinate tasks, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time production.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will optimise labour, monitor downtime, and support staff development while maintaining GMP compliance and accurate documentation. This role suits a proactive leader familiar with food manufacturing and ready to contribute to

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Team Leader role within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food safety principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop production teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a production team to achieve daily production targets.
• Coordinate labour and workflow to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.
• Ensure production starts on time and breaks are managed in accordance with requirements.
• Monitor product quality and ensure all products meet specifications.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, allergen, hygiene, and workplace safety requirements.
• Complete production documentation accurately, including downtime, quality, and safety records.
• Identify production issues and escalate equipment or operational concerns promptly.
• Support on-the-job training, coaching, and development of team members.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and audit-ready work environment.
• Promote a positive safety culture and lead by example in safe work practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

Certificate IV or equivalent

Tools

Production documentation

Job description

Proudly Australian and privately owned, PMFresh is a leading manufacturer of fresh ingredients, ready-to-eat salads, and fresh convenience foods. With extensive experience in the fresh food industry, we are committed to delivering the highest quality food standards across our four manufacturing facilities throughout Australia.

Our people are the key to our success. With more than 1,000 employees nationally, we proudly service retail, foodservice, and QSR markets across the country.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Team Leader to join our growing operations team.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will provide hands-on leadership on the production floor, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. You will coordinate daily production activities, support your team, and ensure production targets, food safety standards, and quality requirements are consistently achieved.

This is a hands-on role that requires regular movement throughout the production floor and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks when required.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and motivate a production team to achieve daily production targets.

Coordinate labour and workflow to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.

Ensure production starts on time and breaks are managed in accordance with operational requirements.

Monitor product quality and ensure all products meet customer and company specifications.

Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, allergen, hygiene, and workplace safety requirements.

Complete production documentation accurately, including downtime, quality, and safety records.

Identify production issues and escalation equipment or operational concerns promptly.

Support on-the-job training, coaching, and development of team members.

Maintain a clean, organised, and audit-ready work environment.

Promote a positive safety culture and lead by example in safe work practices.

Work closely with Supervisors, QA, Maintenance, and other departments to ensure smooth production operations.

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in a Team Leader, Leading Hand, or similar leadership role within food manufacturing or a production environment.

Strong understanding of food safety principles.

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop production teams.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

Good computer skills and confidence completing production documentation and reports.

Physically fit and able to remain active on the production floor, including regular standing and walking, and performing physically demanding tasks when required.

Flexible to work morning or afternoon shifts, weekends, and overtime when required.

Previous experience in fresh food manufacturing.

Knowledge of quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.

Certificate IV or equivalent leadership or manufacturing qualification (highly regarded but not essential).

Why Join PMFresh?

Join one of Australia's leading fresh food manufacturers.

Weekly pay cycle.

Career development and progression opportunities.

Supportive leadership team and collaborative workplace culture.

Opportunity to lead a team and make a real impact on daily operations.

Growing Australian business with long-term stability.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Production Team Leader?