Shift Supervisor- Afternoon Shift

Patties Foods Ltd.; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 85 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Career development

Training opportunities

Safety focus

Resumo da oferta

Patties Foods Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Production Shift Supervisor for our Pakenham manufacturing site. The afternoon shift runs 3:00pm–11:06pm, Monday to Friday, with a focus on leading the production team on the floor and driving safe, efficient operations.

You will work with Quality, Maintenance, Planning and Safety teams to continually improve how we work, coaching operators and resolving issues in real time to hit targets and uphold high standards.

Qualificações

• Experience in a Production Supervisor, Leading Hand or similar role within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing operations, food safety and quality systems.
• Experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and general technology/computer systems.
• Experience working in shift-based manufacturing environments.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Confidence coaching and supporting production employees.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A genuine commitment to workplace safety and creating a positive team culture.

Responsabilidades

• Supervising day-to-day production activities on the factory floor.
• Providing hands-on support and guidance to operators throughout the shift.
• Responding quickly to production issues to minimise downtime.
• Monitoring production performance and helping achieve KPIs including OEE, waste, downtime and attainment to plan.
• Supporting food safety, quality and GMP standards across the production area.
• Coaching employees on standard operating procedures and safe work practices.
• Working alongside Maintenance to coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve production efficiency.
• Assisting with training, onboarding and developing team capability.
• Supporting the Production Shift Manager with daily operational activities and people matters.

Conhecimentos

Production supervision

FMCG experience

Food manufacturing

ERP systems

MS Excel

Shift work

Coaching

Lean principles

Problem solving

Quality awareness

Ferramentas

ERP systems

MS Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Business

At Patties Food Group, we're passionate about making some of Australia's favourite food brands. Behind every product is a team committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

We're looking for a hands‑on Production Shift Supervisor to join our Pakenham manufacturing site. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being out on the production floor, supporting operators, solving problems in real time and helping production run safely and efficiently.

Working alongside the Production Shift Manager, you'll be the go-to person on the afternoon shift, ensuring day‑to‑day operations stay on track while coaching employees and maintaining high manufacturing standards.

The hours for our day shift are 3:00pm to 11:06pm, Monday to Friday.

The Role

As the Production Shift Supervisor on the afternoon shift, you'll spend the majority of your time on the factory floor supporting your production team and ensuring your value stream operates efficiently. You'll coordinate daily production activities, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues as they arise and work closely with operators to achieve production targets.

You’ll also partner with Quality, Maintenance, Planning and Safety teams to continually improve the way we work.Your duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to;

• Supervising day‑to‑day production activities on the factory floor.


• Providing hands‑on support and guidance to operators throughout the shift.


• Responding quickly to production issues to minimise downtime.


• Monitoring production performance and helping achieve KPIs including OEE, waste, downtime and attainment to plan.


• Supporting food safety, quality and GMP standards across the production area.


• Coaching employees on standard operating procedures and safe work practices.


• Working alongside Maintenance to coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance activities.


• Identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve production efficiency.


• Assisting with training, onboarding and developing team capability.


• Supporting the Production Shift Manager with daily operational activities and people matters.

The Person

You’ll be someone who enjoys being on the floor rather than behind a desk. You're approachable, practical and thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same. You'll also bring:

• Experience in a Production Supervisor, Leading Hand or similar role within FMCG or food manufacturing.


• A strong understanding of manufacturing operations, food safety and quality systems.


• Experience with ERP systems, MUV management, Microsoft Excel, and general technology/computer systems.


• Experience working in shift‑based manufacturing environments.


• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.


• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.


• Confidence coaching and supporting production employees.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.


• A genuine commitment to workplace safety and creating a positive team culture.

Why Patties Food Group?

At Patties, you'll join a business that invests in its people and values practical leadership. We offer:

• Competitive salary packages with excellent perks!


• Ongoing training and career development.


• Opportunities to progress into more senior leadership roles.


• A collaborative and supportive manufacturing team.


• A strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.


• The opportunity to work with some of Australia's most recognised food brands.

Our Values

Everything we do is built on four values:

• Trust. We believe in and respect one another.


• Ownership. We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.


• Courage. We step up, solve problems and support our teams.


• Integrity. We do what we say and always do the right thing.

Ready to join us?

If you're a practical, hands‑on manufacturing supervisor who enjoys supporting people, improving processes and making a real difference on the production floor, we'd love to hear from you.