Production Technician – 24/7 Dairy & Nutraceutical Production

Noumi; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; 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 to operate the Lactoferrin, Membrane and Spray Drying processes, delivering safe, high-quality production outcomes. You’ll work in a collaborative, autonomous team, monitoring equipment, analyzing data, and driving continuous improvement.

You’ll bring dairy or food & beverage manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving, Lean manufacturing knowledge and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

Noumi Limited is seeking a Production Technician to operate the Lactoferrin, Membrane and Spray Drying processes, delivering safe, high-quality production outcomes. You’ll work in a collaborative, autonomous team, monitoring equipment, analyzing data, and driving continuous improvement.

You’ll bring dairy or food & beverage manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving, Lean manufacturing knowledge and a commitment to safety and quality.