Shift Supervisor

Ridley; Lara; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridley is seeking a hands-on Shift Supervisor at our Lara site to lead production activities and supervise staff, reporting to the Shift Manager. You will work with the Production Manager and Site Manager to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of products.

You will drive compliance with SOPs, JSAs, and incident reporting, while maintaining records and supporting site initiatives on environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and production management methods.
• Strong safety focus and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Site/Production/Shift Managers to ensure OHS compliance.
• Enforce safety, quality procedures, JSAs, SOPs, and incident reporting.
• Ensure products meet customer specs and Ridley quality standards.
• Monitor raw material supply for uninterrupted production.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance of production equipment.
• Supervise shift employees and provide direct oversight.
• Allocate tasks and uphold clear behaviour and performance standards.
• Maintain daily production records.
• Support Ridley programs, community engagement, recycling and environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Hazard identification

Results driven

Attention to detail

Initiative

Problem solving

Computer skills

Safety focus

Quality focus

Job description

At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What's on offer?

We are seeking a dedicated a hands‑on Shift Supervisor to assume responsibility for the day to day supervision of production activities and relevant production employees at our Lara site. Reporting directly to the Shift Manager and working closely with the Production Manager, Site Manager and other relevant production, administration and maintenance staff, the ideal candidate will be action‑orientated and have demonstrated leadership abilities to drive the achievement of company objectives for the Lara site. This position requires attention to detail, a strong work ethic and a commitment to upholding our company values.

In return for your skills and commitment, Ridley AgriProducts offers a supportive team environment, great culture and excellent benefits.

The Role

As a Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with the Site Manager, Production Manager, and Shift Manager to ensure the health and safety of all employees and visitors in compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
• Implementing and enforcing all safety and quality procedures, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), safety permits, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and incident reporting.
• Ensuring that all products leaving the site meet customer specifications and adhere to Ridley’s quality standards.
• Monitoring the supply of raw materials to maintain adequate quantities for production needs.
• Working with the management team to oversee the repairs and maintenance of production equipment to support quality and production objectives.
• Supervising employees during shifts, providing direct oversight and support.
• Leading the team through effective task allocation while establishing and maintaining clear standards of behaviour and performance aligned with company objectives.
• Maintaining daily production records.
• Actively supporting site initiatives related to Ridley programs, community engagement, responsible recycling and waste management, and environmental compliance.

You will have

• Proven leadership skills within a manufacturing environment and prepared to undertake additional training where necessary;
• Competent in hazard identification and risk management coupled with a sound knowledge of quality assurance and control methods and production management issues
• Results driven with the desire to see their team succeed;
• Attention to detail with the ability to query inconsistencies;
• High level of initiative and accountability;
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills;
• Basic computer skills;
• A strong focus on safety, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement;
• Passionate about quality of production and adhering to safety standards.

Ridley is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.