Shift Supervisor - Day Shift

About the Role

Patties Food Group, a company renowned for producing some of Australia's most beloved food brands, is seeking a proactive Production Shift Supervisor to join their manufacturing facility in Pakenham, Victoria. This role is ideal for someone who thrives working hands-on on the factory floor, directly supporting production operators, solving operational challenges swiftly, and ensuring the smooth, safe running of day-to-day manufacturing processes during the day shift (7am to 3:06pm, Monday to Friday).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations on the production floor during the day shift.
• Provide continuous hands-on guidance and support to production operators throughout the shift.
• Promptly address and solve production issues to minimise downtime.
• Track and assist in meeting production key performance indicators such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), waste reduction, downtime minimization, and adherence to production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality assurance, and Good Manufacturing Practices within the production area.
• Coach team members on standard operating procedures and safe working methods.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for both scheduled preventative and urgent reactive maintenance tasks.
• Identify and implement opportunities for waste reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Support training, employee onboarding, and capability development initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Production Shift Manager on operational management and personnel issues.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in roles such as Production Supervisor, Leading Hand, or equivalent within FMCG or food manufacturing sectors.
• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing operations, food safety standards, and quality management systems.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Manufacturing Unit Validation (MUV) management, Microsoft Excel, and other computer technologies.
• Experience working in production environments operating on shift schedules.
• A problem-solving mindset with a drive for continuous process improvements.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles.
• Confidence and ability to coach, support, and motivate production staff.
• Strong organizational skills enabling prioritization of multiple competing tasks.
• Excellent communication skills fostering positive workplace relationships.
• A deep commitment to maintaining workplace safety and cultivating a positive team culture.

Benefits and Workplace Culture

• Attractive salary with competitive perks.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career development support.
• Potential for advancement into higher leadership positions.
• A collaborative and supportive production team environment.
• Emphasis on safety, quality, and ongoing improvements.
• Work with some of Australia's most recognized food brands.

Company Values

Our culture is shaped by four core values:

• Trust: Belief in and mutual respect among colleagues.
• Ownership: Personal responsibility for actions and outcomes.
• Courage: Stepping forward to solve problems and support teams.
• Integrity: Acting ethically and keeping commitments.

Additional Information

Please note that recruitment agencies should not submit resumes unless a formal agreement is in place. All such unsolicited applications will be considered property of Patties Food Group.