Supervisor

CoreStaff (Australia); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training alongside Team Leader

Development opportunities

Job summary

CoreStaff in Adelaide is seeking a hands-on Supervisor to lead a shift of 10–12 direct reports, supported by a 2IC and senior operators. You’ll guide people, meet production targets, and be visible on the floor.

This role rotates across all three shifts weekly, with roster details discussed during recruitment. You’ll build strong on-floor communication, oversee safety, quality and output, and coordinate with maintenance and other production teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in manufacturing or similar operational environment.
• Food manufacturing experience is not required but prefer relevant background.
• Approachable leadership style with the confidence to address issues and follow through.
• Willingness to learn machinery, production processes and the business operations.
• Full availability for a weekly rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Lead approximately 10 to 12 direct reports across your allocated shift.
• Coordinate daily production with your 2IC and senior operators.
• Maintain clear communication through shift handovers and floor walkthroughs.
• Monitor safety, product quality and output, taking action when issues arise.
• Coordinate with maintenance and other production teams when technical support is required.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

CoreStaff is recruiting a Supervisor for an established manufacturer in Adelaide. Leading approximately 10 to 12 employees per shift, you will have support from a 2IC and experienced senior operators while learning the equipment, processes and standards of the business.

Reporting directly to the Coordinator, you will lead approximately 10 to 12 employees per shift, supported by a 2IC and experienced senior operators. This is a hands on leadership position where your ability to guide people is just as important as meeting production targets.

This is a hands on leadership position where your ability to guide people is just as important as meeting production targets.

About the role

This is a hands on leadership position where your ability to guide people is just as important as meeting production targets. You will be visible on the floor, approachable with your team and confident making decisions.

• Lead approximately 10 to 12 direct reports across your allocated shift.
• Work with your 2IC and senior operators to coordinate daily production.
• Maintain clear communication through shift handovers and regular floor walkthroughs.
• Monitor safety, product quality and output, taking action when issues arise.
• Coordinate with maintenance and other production teams when technical support is required.

About you

We are looking for someone who puts people first while keeping expectations clear. You can have an open conversation, receive feedback and ask questions when something needs attention.

• Previous experience leading a team in manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
• Food manufacturing experience is preferred, although leaders from other manufacturing backgrounds will be considered.
• An approachable leadership style with the confidence to address issues and follow through.
• A willingness to learn the machinery, production processes and the way the business operates.
• Full availability for the required weekly rotating roster.

Shift requirements

You must be available to rotate weekly across all three shifts: morning, afternoon and night.

Fixed shifts are not available. Exact roster and handover arrangements will be discussed during recruitment.

What's on offer

• A leadership role with responsibility for your own team.
• Support from a 2IC and experienced senior operators.
• Training alongside an existing Team Leader to build your operational knowledge.
• The opportunity to develop your leadership skills within an established manufacturing business.
• The chance to make a direct contribution to team performance, development and production outcomes.