Team Leader - Wrapping

Brooki Bakehouse; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable hours

Growth potential

Supportive team

Job summary

Brooki Bakehouse in Australia is seeking an experienced Team Leader - Wrapping to oversee the morning shift on our packaging line, with hands-on expertise in horizontal flow-wrapping and VFFS equipment. You will lead operators, manage breaks, and ensure alignment with production, baking, warehouse and quality teams.

The role requires line leadership, strong fault-finding, and solid knowledge of GMP and food safety.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating a horizontal flow-wrapper in a food-manufacturing setting.
• Experience with vertical wrapping / VFFS equipment.
• Ability to set up machines, changeovers, film loading and alignment.
• Strong fault-finding with stoppages, seal issues, jams, and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Run the wrapping line safely and efficiently to the plan and output targets.
• Lead the packaging team during the shift, allocate positions, coordinate breaks and communicate with Production, Baking, Warehouse and Quality.
• Complete line clearance, pre-start inspections, recipe or SKU setup, film and label verification, date-code checks and first-off pack approval.
• Monitor throughput, waste, downtime, seal integrity, pack presentation and product handling throughout the run.

Skills

Team Leadership

Line Operation

GMP & Food Safety

Fault Finding

Changeovers

VFFS Knowledge

Tools

Horizontal Flow-Wrapping

Vertical Form-Fill-Seal (VFFS)

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Monday to Friday: Morning Shift

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Team Leader - Wrapping to lead our packaging line on the morning shift. This role requires hands-on technical expertise across both horizontal flow-wrapping and vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) equipment, along with proven leadership of operators in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Run the wrapping line safely and efficiently to the approved production plan, specifications and output targets
• Lead the packaging team during the shift, allocate positions, coordinate breaks and maintain clear communication with Production, Baking, Warehouse and Quality
• Complete line clearance, pre-start inspections, recipe or SKU set-up, film and label verification, date-code checks and first-off pack approval
• Monitor throughput, waste, downtime, seal integrity, pack presentation and product handling throughout the run

Non-Negotiable Experience

• Demonstrated, hands-on experience operating a horizontal flow-wrapper line in a food-manufacturing or high-volume FMCG environment
• Experience with vertical wrapping / vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) equipment
• Able to complete machine set-up, changeovers, film loading and alignment, product and seal adjustments, start-up checks and shutdown procedures
• Strong fault-finding ability, including identifying recurring stoppages, seal issues, registration or tracking problems, film-feed issues, jams and inconsistent pack quality
• Previous responsibility for leading operators or acting as a line leader, team leader, senior operator or shift lead
• Knowledge of food safety, GMP, allergen controls, traceability, quality checks and safe machine operation

Why Join Brooki?

• Stable, full-time hours with a consistent early finish
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow into a leadership role within a growing team