Production Team Leader - Afternoon shift

PepsiCo Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Diverse & Inclusive workplace

Health & Wellbeing Programs

Free onsite parking

Free Hommus and other dips

Job summary

Obela, a proud part of PepsiCo ANZ, seeks a Team Leader for our Adelaide facility in Cavan (SA). You will lead day-to-day production operations, coach a frontline team, and support safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

This Full-Time role is Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–10:00pm, offering a collaborative environment and opportunities for growth within a safety-driven culture.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years FMCG or Manufacturing experience with 2 years in team leader / 2IC role.
• Certificate IV in Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Technology or Business (desirable).
• Green Belt – Lean Six Sigma & HACCP, GMP and WHS training (desirable).
• Ability to organise and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using production downtime systems and problem solving where required.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a production area within Operations.
• Provide frontline leadership, coaching, training, and support to team members.
• Monitor quality standards and product targets; ensure safety and productivity KPIs are met.
• Coordinate workloads and support other team leaders on site.
• Induct and support new production operators and labour hire personnel.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Certificate IV in Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Technology or Business

Job description

Overview

At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold.

Obela, a proud part of PepsiCo ANZ, is an Australian-based company dedicated to transforming everyday eating with our innovative fresh dips and spreads. Our mission is‘To Unite & Delight the World Around Planet Positive Food’. We manufacture at our Adelaide facility and have commercial teams in North Sydney and Auckland.

We’re passionate about safety, quality, our people, and our customers. As we continue to grow, we’re focused on strengthening our capabilities and attracting talented individuals like you to support our success.

The Team Leader role is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations within the Production function while supporting the supervisor.

Details:

• Location: Cavan (SA)
• Position: Full Time Permanent
• Shift Hours: Monday to Friday 2:00pm to 10:00pm

The Team Leader is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of a production area within the Operations function. Providing hands‑on leadership, supports continuous improvement initiatives and fosters a culture of safety, accountability, and strong team performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operations to achieve business KPI’s across Safety – People and Food, Productivity and Team Engagement.
• Lead the team, coordinates workloads, and provides support to other team leaders on site.
• Monitors issues and ensures quality standards and product targets are met.
• Provide frontline leadership, coaching, training, and support to team members.
• Supports a culture of Safety and continuous improvement.
• Complying with company Quality, GMP, Hygiene and Food Safety policies, standards and procedures.
• Provide daily reporting to the Supervisor as required.
• Induct and support new production operators and labour hire personnel.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of FMCG or Manufacturing experience with 2 years in team leader / 2IC role.
• Certificate IV in Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Technology or Business (desirable).
• Green Belt – Lean Six Sigma & HACCP, GMP and WHS training (desirable).
• Ability to organise and prioritise while working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience using production downtime systems and problem solving where required.
• Collaborative team player with an ability to lead a diverse group of people, showcasing your strong communication skills.
• A good understanding of safety, food safety, and quality.
• Awareness/knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing.
• A passion for food.

Our Benefits

• Ample opportunity for career growth
• Diverse & Inclusive workplace
• Health & Wellbeing Programs
• Friendly, passionate and supportive team providing enriched culture
• Free onsite parking
• + Free Hommus and other dips!