Shift Supervisor: Lead Safe, Efficient Production

SunRice Group; Gunnedah; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Diverse workplace culture

Job summary

SunRice Group, located in Gunnedah, NSW, is seeking a Shift Coordinator to lead frontline teams in a high-quality production environment. The role involves meeting production targets while fostering safety and teamwork.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years’ experience in a Team Leader or Supervisor role within manufacturing. Join a global agribusiness dedicated to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a Team Leader / Supervisor role within manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support shift teams to meet production targets and KPIs.
• Drive a strong safety-first culture, including incident reporting and investigations.
• Ensure product quality and compliance standards are consistently met.
• Coordinate workflows, resources, and materials to optimise efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Safety knowledge

Production scheduling

Education

Certificate III in Frontline Leadership

Tools

MS Office

Production/reporting systems

Job description

CopRice is the animal foods division of SunRice and is a leading supplier of nutrition products to the companion animal and livestock sectors. CopRice has been supplying quality feeds for animals for over 30 years through plants in Leeton, Tongala, Leongatha, Gunnedah, Wangaratta, Cobden and Hamilton (NZ).

Over 2,100 employees, 30 brands, an unrelenting focus on innovation, and a commitment to our people, our communities and environment, we’re SunRice - an iconic Australian company and a great place to work. SunRice Group provides a real opportunity for passionate people to make a difference.

Pryde’s EasiFeed, proudly part of the SunRice Group, is Australia’s leading producer of premium equine feed and supplements. With over three decades of expertise, our operations are based in Gunnedah, NSW. As part of the broader SunRice Group, you’ll be joining a global organisation with more than 2,100 employees, 30 brands, and 11 businesses across international markets.

About The Role

As a Shift Coordinator, you’ll lead frontline teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality production outcomes. Reporting to the Manufacturing Coordinator, you’ll be the key escalation point on shift, ensuring operations run smoothly while fostering a strong team culture and continuous improvement mindset.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and support shift teams to meet production targets and KPIs
• Drive a strong safety-first culture, including incident reporting and investigations
• Ensure product quality and compliance standards are consistently met
• Coordinate workflows, resources, and materials to optimise efficiency
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members
• Monitor performance, address issues proactively, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliver toolbox talks and promote team engagement initiatives
• Oversee shift reporting, documentation, and handovers
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 3–5 years’ experience in a Team Leader / Supervisor role within manufacturing
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and operational processes
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Experience coordinating production schedules and managing workflows
• Proficiency in MS Office and production/reporting systems
  
  

Desirable

• Certificate III in Frontline Leadership (or similar)
• Experience in grains, stockfeed, or agricultural manufacturing
  
  

Why Join SunRice?

• Be part of a global agribusiness with strong local roots
• Opportunity to lead, influence, and grow within a supportive team
• Work in a business that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Career development opportunities across the SunRice Group
  
  

Apply Now

If you’re a motivated leader ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

All correspondence will be dealt with in strict confidence.

SunRice is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SunRice will consider qualified applicants for employment based on their merit, individual skills, qualifications and other appropriate criteria relevant to the role for which they are applying.