Shift Supervisor

Ridley; Wellsford; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridley AgriProducts is seeking a hands-on Shift Supervisor to manage day-to-day production activities at our Wellsford site. You will report to the Production Manager and Site Manager, guiding a team to meet safety, quality and efficiency targets while upholding Ridley values.

The role focuses on implementing SOPs, coordinating with management, and supervising shifts to ensure consistent product quality and operational performance. A proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hazard identification and risk management knowledge.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance, control methods and production management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Site Manager and Production Manager to ensure health and safety compliance.
• Implement and enforce safety and quality procedures including JSAs, permits, SOPs and incident reporting.
• Ensure products leaving the site meet customer specifications and Ridley quality standards.
• Monitor raw material supply to maintain production readiness.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance of production equipment to support objectives.
• Supervise employees during shifts with direct oversight and support.
• Allocate tasks effectively while upholding clear behavioural and performance standards.
• Maintain daily production records.
• Support site initiatives related to Ridley programmes, community engagement and environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Hazard identification

Quality assurance

Communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Problem solving

Safety focus

Team supervision

Organisational skills

Job description

What's on offer?

We are seeking a dedicated a hands-on Shift Supervisor to assume responsibility for the day to day supervision of production activities and relevant production employees at our Wellsford site. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, Site Manager and other relevant production, administration and maintenance staff, the ideal candidate will be action-orientated and have demonstrated leadership abilities to drive the achievement of company objectives for the Wellsford site. This position requires attention to detail, a strong work ethic and a commitment to upholding our company values.

In return for your skills and commitment, Ridley AgriProducts offers a supportive team environment, great culture and excellent benefits.

The Role

As a Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with the Site Manager and Production Manager to ensure the health and safety of all employees and visitors in compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
• Implementing and enforcing all safety and quality procedures, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), safety permits, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and incident reporting.
• Ensuring that all products leaving the site meet customer specifications and adhere to Ridley’s quality standards.
• Monitoring the supply of raw materials to maintain adequate quantities for production needs.
• Working with the management team to oversee the repairs and maintenance of production equipment to support quality and production objectives.
• Supervising employees during shifts, providing direct oversight and support.
• Leading the team through effective task allocation while establishing and maintaining clear standards of behaviour and performance aligned with company objectives.
• Maintaining daily production records.
• Actively supporting site initiatives related to Ridley programs, community engagement, responsible recycling and waste management, and environmental compliance.

You will have

• Proven leadership skills within a manufacturing environment and prepared to undertake additional training where necessary;
• Competent in hazard identification and risk management coupled with a sound knowledge of quality assurance and control methods and production management issues
• Effective communication skills;
• Results driven with the desire to see their team succeed;
• Attention to detail with the ability to query inconsistencies;
• High level of initiative and accountability;
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills;
• Basic computer skills;
• A strong focus on safety, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement;
• Passionate about quality of production and adhering to safety standards.
• The position requires following a rotating roster.

Ridley is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply