Production Supervisor

Job title : Production Supervisor
Location : Brisbane
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Trisha Zhan Yu
Contact email : Tzhanyu@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1681317
Calling all Production Supervisors!!

This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role within a growing manufacturing site investing in automation, capability uplift, and future leaders. You’ll work closely with production, maintenance, QA, and logistics, gaining valuable experience in a complex, fast-paced environment with clear pathways into operational leadership.

About the role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising day-to-day packing operations and providing clear direction to a team of operators. You will ensure production schedules, operating instructions, and shift tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with quality and regulatory standards.

Roster: rotating 12-hour shifts across a 24/7 operation

Location: Northern suburbs, Brisbane

Key responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and site quality standards
  • Supervise automated packing lines to achieve throughput, efficiency, and OEE targets
  • Optimise labour allocation and support effective shift handovers
  • Work closely with maintenance on fault-finding and troubleshooting
  • Coach, develop, and manage performance of packing operators
The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in the following:
  • Leadership within a process manufacturing or automated packing environment
  • FMCG, food manufacturing, milling, or packaging operations (highly regarded)
  • Mechanical aptitude with exposure to automation, sensors, PLCs, or fault-finding
  • Working collaboratively with maintenance, QA, and logistics teams
  • Continuous improvement frameworks such as LEAN, TPM, or 5S
  • Strong communication, judgement, and people leadership capability
  • High-risk forklift licence
To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Trisha Zhan Yu on 0477 953 700 OR  Tzhanyu@sharpandcarter.com.au