Processing Supervisor

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Join Hive & Wellness – home to Australia’s favourite honey brands – as a Processing Supervisor, and play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality processing of our honey products.

Benefits whilst working at Hive & Wellness:

• Recognition Rewards Program
• Free Annual Flu Shot
• Onsite secure parking for staff
• Weekly Fruit Bowl
• Discounted Medical Insurance & Gym Membership
• Discounted local HWA products
• Salary Sacrifice Novated Leasing
• PPE provided
• Great team environment

Why Hive & Wellness?

We are an iconic Australian food manufacturing market leader with number one brands both domestically and internationally. Based in Richlands QLD, with over 70+ years' experience supplying high quality FMCG products throughout Australia and overseas, our philosophy is to create a safe work environment where our employees feel connected to our values and objectives, where we respect each other and value diversity of people, culture, and ideas. We're committed to providing a workplace where creativity thrives and new ideas are celebrated.

About the Role

As a Processing Supervisor, you will lead and support a dedicated Processing Team to meet production targets, ensure food safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement across our operations. From planning daily processing schedules to supervising CIP cycles and managing blend documentation, you will have full operational oversight to ensure that honey is processed in accordance with all regulatory and quality standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced FMCG environments and is passionate about coaching and developing their team.

Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Own

• Plan and oversee daily honey processing and blending to meet production targets.
• Lead CIP, decanting, hot room and tank operations.
• Supervise CIP and hygiene cycles for tanks, decant systems, and equipment.
• Monitor blend picking, staging, hot room loading/unloading, and resolve processing discrepancies.
• Ensure all documentation and scanning meet compliance and audit standards.
• Lead daily Small Business Unit (SBU) meetings and deliver daily performance reporting.
• Train, coach and empower your team — from onboarding to excellence.
• Support team performance and manage underperformance in line with company policies.
• Champion food safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Create a culture of safety, accountability and sustainable thinking.

What You Bring:

• Proven leadership experience in food or FMCG processing.
• Strong communication, scheduling and decision-making abilities.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset.
• Confident with digital systems (ERP/QAD/Scada preferred).
• HACCP, GMP, and WHS knowledge – you walk the talk.
• Forklift licence a bonus.
• Ready to lead a team and make a difference in a values-driven business?

Click APPLY now and join Hive & Wellness in shaping a sweeter, more sustainable future.

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• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Processing Supervisor?
• Which of the following forklift licences do you have?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Team Supervisor?
• What's the largest size team you have managed?

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