Team Leader - HR

The Kitchen Food Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Innovative and inclusive team culture

Job summary

The Kitchen Food Company in Riverwood, Sydney, seeks a Production Team Leader to oversee a small production team, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient shift performance.

You will support staff development, manage inventory, and uphold GMP/HACCP standards while coordinating training, recording production data, and minimizing waste.

Qualifications

• Background in food manufacturing/preparation and/or large volume commercial kitchen facility.
• Understanding of GMP, HACCP and Food Safety practices.
• Certificate II in Food Processing (or working towards this qualification) or equivalent (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Daily supervision and direction of a small production team under the guidance of the Production Manager.
• Be responsible for the daily team support and review of staff performance.
• Coordinate on the job staff training and assessment.
• Oversee and ensure adherence to standards in quality, safety and efficiencies across the assigned production lines to meet shift requirements.
• Ensure team compliance to health and safety standards and reporting of all near misses and hazards.
• Maintain food safety/production records ensuring their accurate completion.
• Ensure organization of the work area and GMP standards.
• Oversee production lines supply of raw materials/components.
• Conduct physical inventory checks for stock verifications.
• Trouble shoot production issues and escape equipment malfunctions.
• Contribute to minimizing food wastage in the production area

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Team performance management

Motivation and leadership

Strong work ethic

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Professional presentation

Education

Certificate II in Food Processing

Job description

Kitchen Food Company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality food products, serving customers across the country. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices. Join our team and be part of our continued success.

At our Riverwood site, South-West Sydney we have an exciting permanent opportunity for experienced Team Leaders/Line Leaders.

The roles offer a unique chance to broaden your skill set and make a lasting impact on our organization.

The positions work morning shift, afternoon shift and some weekends.

About the role

The Production Team Leader is responsible for overseeing daily operations of a small production team, ensuring efficient workflow, adherence to quality and safety standards, and achievement of shift targets. Supports staff performance management, training, and compliance with health, safety, and GMP requirements. Maintains accurate production records, manages raw material supply, monitors inventory, and troubleshoots production issues to minimize downtime and waste.

What you'll do

• Daily supervision and direction of a small production team under the guidance of the Production Manager
• Be responsible for the daily team support and review of staff performance
• Coordinate on the job staff training and assessment
• Oversee and ensure adherence to standards in quality, safety and efficiencies across the assigned production lines to meet shift requirements
• Ensure team compliance to health and safety standards and reporting of all near misses and hazards
• Maintain food safety/production records ensuring their accurate completion
• Ensure organization of the work area and GMP standards
• Oversee production lines supply of raw materials/components
• Conduct physical inventory checks for stock verifications
• Trouble shoot production issues and escape equipment malfunctions
• Contribute to minimizing food wastage in the production area

Qualification

• Background in food manufacturing/preparation and/or large volume commercial kitchen facility, operating food production equipment
• Understanding of GMP, HACCP and Food Safety practices
• Certificate II in Food Processing (or working towards this qualification) or equivalent (Desirable)

Skills

• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to give clear instructions to team and manage team performance
• Ability to inspire and motivate the team to realize their full potential
• Dedicated with strong work ethic and "can-do" attitude
• Able to work in fast paced production environment with changing priorities
• Exceptional personal presentation

Why join The Kitchen Food Company?

• Convenient South-west location with on-site parking
• Innovative and inclusive team environment