Production Team Leader / Leading Hand

Inline Cosmetics; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Birthday leave

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Inline Nutralabs, part of the Inline group, is an Australian contract manufacturer specialising in powdered foods and nutritional products. We seek a practical, hands-on leader to support Production, Blending and Warehouse operations and to drive safety, quality and performance across the site.

You will lead by example, coaching supervisors and teams, balancing immediate production needs with ongoing process improvements and Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in powdered food, nutritional supplements or similar dry foods.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety requirements.
• Experience leading or coordinating manufacturing teams and supervisors.
• Understanding of production, blending, packaging and warehouse operations.
• Organisational, problem-solving and communication skills to lead and influence.
• Ability to balance daily operational demands with longer-term improvements.
• A collaborative leadership style with accountability for development.
• A proactive mindset to optimise processes and performance.
• Current forklift licence.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate Production, Blending and Warehouse Supervisors to deliver daily targets.
• Coordinate production priorities, labour and resources to meet schedules and commitments.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, food safety, quality and safety requirements.
• Monitor production performance and drive improvements in efficiency and waste reduction using LEAN methods.
• Support equipment troubleshooting and maintenance coordination to reduce downtime.
• Coach and develop supervisors and operators, building team capability and culture.
• Collaborate with Safety, Quality, HR and Commercial teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain effective communication, production records and reporting to Head of Operations.
• Identify and escalate continuous improvement opportunities across processes and teams.
• Promote proactive safety, quality, housekeeping and operational excellence.

Skills

Powdered food manufacturing

Nutritional supplements

HACCP knowledge

GMP knowledge

Leadership of teams

Forklift licence

Production planning

Lean thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

As part of the Inline group, Inline Nutralabs is an Australian contract manufacturer specialising in powdered food, nutritional supplements and functional nutrition products.

We partner with leading Australian and international brands to develop and manufacture high-quality products, with a strong focus on food safety, quality, innovation and customer service.

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for a motivated, hands‑on leader to support our manufacturing operations and drive performance across our production, blending and warehouse teams.

ABOUT INLINE NUTRALABS

As part of the Inline group, Inline Nutralabs is an Australian contract manufacturer specialising in powdered food, nutritional supplements and functional nutrition products.

We partner with leading Australian and international brands to develop and manufacture high‑quality products, with a strong focus on food safety, quality, innovation and customer service.

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for a motivated, hands‑on leader to support our manufacturing operations and drive performance across our production, blending and warehouse teams.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you\’ll play a key role in coordinating daily manufacturing activities, supporting and overseeing our Production, Blending and Warehouse Supervisors, and ensuring our operations run safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

This is a practical, people-focused leadership role requiring a strong understanding of food manufacturing, production equipment and operational processes. You will be comfortable jumping on the line or the forklift to demonstrate, or at times just to help get the job done.

You\’ll work closely with our Safety, Quality, Maintenance, HR and Commercial teams to align operational priorities, resolve challenges and support business growth.

We\’re looking for someone who leads by example, takes ownership and is constantly looking for better ways of working.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and co‑ordinate Production, Blending and Warehouse Supervisors to deliver daily operational targets.

• Coordinate production priorities, labour and resources to meet manufacturing schedules and customer commitments.

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, food safety, quality and workplace safety requirements.

• Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in efficiency, productivity and waste reduction using LEAN manufacturing systems.

• Support equipment troubleshooting, maintenance coordination and reduction of operational downtime.

• Coach and develop supervisors and operators, building team capability, accountability and a positive workplace culture.

• Collaborate with Safety, Quality, HR and Commercial teams to resolve issues and support operational and business objectives.

• Maintain effective communication, accurate production records and clear reporting to the Head of Operations.

• Identify and escalte continuous improvement opportunities across processes, systems and team performance.

• Promote a proactive approach to safety, quality, housekeeping and operational excellence.

ABOUT YOU

We\’re looking for a motivated team player who takes pride in delivering results, supports others to succeed and is committed to continuous improvement, both personally and professionally.

Essential experience and skills:

• Experience in powdered food, nutritional supplement or similar dry food manufacturing.

• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety requirements.

• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating manufacturing teams and supervisors.

• Practical understanding of production, blending, packaging and warehouse operations.

• Strong organisational, problem‑solving and communication skills to lead and influence.

• Ability to balance daily operational demands with longer‑term improvements.

• A collaborative leadership style, with the confidence to hold people accountable and support their development.

• A proactive mindset, with a genuine drive to optimise processes, improve performance and develop your own capabilities.

• Current forklift licence.

Highly regarded:

• Experience with automated powder blending, filling and packaging equipment.

• Understanding of allergen management, traceability and batch manufacturing.

• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting experience.

WHY JOIN INLINE?

• Join an established and growing Australian manufacturing business.

• Take on a meaningful leadership role across multiple operational functions.

• Be part of a collaborative team that values initiative, accountability and practical improvements.

• Opportunity for personal and professional development.

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and capability.

• Flexible schedule, paid birthday leave and a great group culture.

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