Shift Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing Leader

Mitani Products; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitani Products is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the shift on our SA production floor, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations. You will supervise Production Operators, manage quality checks and act as a first point of escalation in the absence of the Production Manager.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in a leading hand or supervisor role in food manufacturing, strong people leadership, and a hands-on approach. Experience with WHS, GMP and food safety is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a leading hand, team leader or supervisory role in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Hands-on leadership style, comfortable leading from the front and working alongside your team.
• Working knowledge of WHS, GMP and food safety requirements.
• Clear, respectful communication and sound decision-making under pressure.
• Experience using computer-based production systems and records.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
• Certificate III or IV in Food Processing or Leadership and Management.
• A genuine passion for food and quality.
• Exposure to continuous improvement methods such as 5S or lean.
• Experience inducting and supporting new starters and labour hire staff.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of shift production outcomes, making sure work is completed efficiently and meets production schedules, orders and volumes.
• Allocate and supervise labour across production lines.
• Check that label preparation and pre-operational machinery setup are done correctly before each run.
• Keep machinery and equipment clean, safe and working, and follow up on breakdowns and repairs.
• Monitor production activity and online systems for accuracy and compliance.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency and labour use.
• Coach and guide operators in real time, and address attendance, conduct and performance issues fairly and promptly.
• Be the first point of contact for people matters on shift.
• Set the standard for behaviour in line with our values, and build a respectful, accountable team with a strong safety and quality culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team motivation

Education

Food Processing Certification

Leadership Certification

Tools

Production systems software

Job description

Mitani Products is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the shift on our SA production floor, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations. You will supervise Production Operators, manage quality checks and act as a first point of escalation in the absence of the Production Manager.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in a leading hand or supervisor role in food manufacturing, strong people leadership, and a hands-on approach. Experience with WHS, GMP and food safety is essential.