Team Leader - Packaging

Luv-A-Duck; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Luv-A-Duck is seeking a motivated Team Leader – Packaging to oversee the packaging team at our Ballarat facility. This hands-on leadership role focuses on meeting production targets while upholding food safety and quality standards.

You will work closely with the Production Supervisor to ensure packaging lines run efficiently and that staff receive the guidance they need. This is a full-time on-site role in Ballarat.

Qualifications

• Experience in production or packaging, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Previous team leadership experience or willingness to step into a leader role.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety, food safety and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily packaging activities to meet production requirements.
• Lead, support and provide direction to packaging employees.
• Ensure products are correctly packed, labelled and prepared for distribution.
• Monitor product quality and food safety standards.
• Ensure adherence to workplace health and safety procedures.
• Assist with training new employees and developing team skills.
• Identify and report production issues and equipment faults.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisor to improve productivity and team performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Motivation

Job description

Luv-a-Duck is looking for a motivated and reliable Team Leader – Packaging to join our production team at our Ballarat facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a team, takes pride in their work and has the ability to lead and support others in a busy environment.

About the Role

As Team Leader – Packaging, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the packaging team, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and workplace safety whilst also being hands-on.

You will work closely with the Production Supervisor to ensure the packaging lines operate efficiently and employees receive the support and guidance they need.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate daily packaging activities to meet production requirements.

Lead, support and provide direction to packaging employees.

Ensure products are correctly packed, labelled and prepared for distribution.

Monitor product quality and ensure food safety standards are maintained.

Ensure employees follow workplace health and safety procedures.

Assist with training new employees and developing team skills.

Identify and report production issues, equipment faults and quality concerns.

Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area.

Work closely with the Production Supervisor to improve productivity and team performance.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience working in a production or packaging environment, preferably within food manufacturing.

Previous Team Leader experience or the willingness to step into a leadership role.

Good communication and organisational skills.

The ability to motivate and support a team.

A strong understanding of workplace safety, food safety and quality requirements.

A reliable, positive attitude and willingness to lead by example, whilst being hands-on.

The ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

What We Offer

Full-time employment with an established Australian food manufacturing business.

A supportive team environment.

On-the-job training and development.

Opportunities to develop your leadership skills and progress within the business.