Production Technician

Noumi Limited; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Quarterly Product Allowance

Wellbeing Support

Salary Packaging Options

Job summary

Noumi Limited is seeking a Production Technician in Australia to run Lactoferrin, Membrane, and Spray Drying processes, delivering safe, high-quality production outcomes in a collaborative, autonomous team.

You will operate equipment, monitor quality, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement across shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. A focus on safety and adherence to SOPs will be essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in dairy, food & beverage, or similar manufacturing operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot in fast-paced settings.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork across functions.
• Ability to work autonomously in a 24/7 manufacturing environment with rotating 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot plant equipment across processing areas.
• Continuously optimise performance to meet planned volumes and outputs.
• Conduct inline quality checks and analyse data to maintain product specifications.
• Identify trends, investigate issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate across shifts and teams; act as escalation point and contribute to safety culture.
• Review and improve SOPs; support continuous improvement initiatives and compliance.

Skills

Dairy ops

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Safety & quality

Teamwork

12-hour shifts

Job description

Join Noumi: Imagining a Healthier Tomorrow

At Noumi Limited (ASX: NOU), we’re blending the power of nature and science to create nourishing products that support healthier lives, communities, and the planet. With leading brands like MilkLab, Australia’s Own, Vital Strength and Uprotein, our products are enjoyed across 24 countries - and we’re just getting started.

With 500+ team members worldwide, two manufacturing sites in Australia, and offices in Australia, Singapore, and China, we’re proud to be a leader in plant-based and dairy beverages, sports nutrition, and lactoferrin both locally and globally.

Every day at Noumi brings new opportunities to grow, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Our Healthier Tomorrow plan puts sustainability and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, from the products we create to the way we support our people.

The Opportunity

As a Production Technician, you'll be responsible for the operation of the Lactoferrin, Membrane, and Spray Drying processes to deliver safe, high-quality production outcomes. Working in a collaborative, autonomous team environment, you'll play a key role in plant performance through equipment operation, quality monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot plant equipment across processing areas

• Continuously optimise performance to achieve planned volumes and outputs

• Maintain quality and compliance standards by conducting inline quality checks and analyse data to maintain product specifications

• Identify trends, investigate issues, and implement corrective actions

• Collaborate and communicate effectively across shifts and teams, acting as a key escalation point and contributing to a positive and accountable team culture.

• Drive safety and continuous improvement by identifying risks and hazards, implementing corrective and preventative actions.

• Review and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in dairy, food & beverage, or similar manufacturing operations.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver results while maintaining high safety, quality, and operational standards.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

• Ability to work autonomously and adapt to a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including rotating 12-hour shifts.

Why Noumi?

This year, we achieved 90% participation in our Gallup Employee Engagement Survey – a world-class result - and recorded year-on-year improvement in overall engagement scores. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where every team member can thrive. Here’s a taste of what you can expect when you join our team:

• Paid Parental Leave – supporting you through life’s big moments.

• Quarterly Product Allowance – enjoy our leading brands like MilkLab, Uprotein, and Vital Strength.

• Wellbeing Support – access to Sonder, our EAP, and other wellbeing programs.

• Salary Packaging Options – including novated leases through SG Fleet.