Production Supervisor

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a major food manufacturing operation in Canning Vale.

This role will oversee production activities across food manufacturing operations, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards within a highly automated FMCG environment.

The business is seeking a strong frontline leader who can lead by example, drive accountability, reinforce operational standards, and positively influence team culture across shift operations.

The site operates across multiple production lines on a 24-hour manufacturing schedule, supplying high-volume products into the Australian market.

Two shift structures are available:

• Monday to Friday | 2:00am starts.
• Friday to Monday | Combination of 2:00am and 10:00am starts.
• 8-hour shifts.

This position reports directly to the Shift Manager and will lead teams ranging from approximately 11-16 employees depending on the production area.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations across production areas.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and operational performance outcomes.
• Lead, coach, and develop frontline production teams.
• Reinforce GMP, hygiene, and food safety standards across operations.
• Promote accountability and positive team behaviours.
• Support a strong safety-first culture and lead safety initiatives onsite.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing KPIs including OEE, waste, labour utilisation, and service delivery performance.
• Support continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with production procedures, quality systems, and operational standards.
• Coordinate performance management, training, onboarding, and employee development activities.
• Participate in operational performance meetings and support site-wide improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in the following:

• Leadership experience within FMCG or food manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of GMP and food manufacturing standards.
• Proven ability to lead teams within fast-paced manufacturing operations.
• Experience driving behavioural standards, accountability, and culture change.
• Exposure to automated production environments and continuous manufacturing operations.
• Experience working with manufacturing KPIs including safety, quality, OEE, waste, and service delivery metrics.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• SAP exposure is advantageous but not essential.

To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Nicole Tianihad on ***email_hidden***