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Add expected salary to your profile for insights.AustChilli is a leading food manufacturing and farming business based in Alloway, Bundaberg. Our diverse business includes fresh chillies (we are the largest chilli grower in Australia), fresh avocados, herb and vegetable puree ingredients, and retail brands such as AvoFresh (always ripe and ready avocado) & New Fresh Farms (herb & chilli puree tubes). With 30 years of experience, we''re a proud Australian family-owned and operated business, employing over 150 passionate people locally. We''re dedicated to creating high-quality, innovative food solutions for our customers!We are seeking an experienced production supervisor to lead our fresh produce (primarily chillies) team.Key Responsibilities:Lead the Charge: Reporting to the Production Manager, oversee daily supervision of your team (typically 4-12 people).Inspire Excellence: Motivate your team to meet daily and hourly production targets while exceeding quality expectations and regulatory standards.Champion Continuous Improvement: Focus on reducing waste, boosting productivity, and enhancing our people and process systems.Plan Ahead: Proactively prepare for upcoming production shifts with all necessary assets (packaging, people, raw materials, etc.).Safety First: Ensure team compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.Training & Development: Provide regular training opportunities, both directly and with our workplace trainer.Collaborate: Work closely with maintenance personnel on equipment breakdowns, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing techniques.Keep Records: Maintain accurate and timely daily production records, comfortable using digital systems (iPads, tablets, etc.).Team Spirit: Foster a collaborative approach to daily production demands and problem-solving.About YouExperience: At least 5 years of proven experience leading factory-based teams.Attention to Detail: Extremely high attention to detail in daily activities.Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with Microsoft-based platforms (Word, Excel, etc.).Flexible: Willing to work shift work (morning or afternoon shifts) as our factory operates 24/7.Safety-Conscious: Strong understanding and compliance with Workplace Health and Safety systems.Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, time management, and team management skills.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Problem Solver: Natural problem solver with a high degree of autonomy.Food Safety Knowledge: Practical understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems.We offerCompetitive salary for successful candidates.How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter. All applications will be treated confidentially. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Join Austchilli and be part of our exciting growth journey!Unlock job insightsSalary, number of applicants, skills match.Your application will include responses to the following questions:How many years'' experience do you have as a production supervisor?Which statement best describes your right to work in Australia?What''s your expected annual base salary?To help expedite investigation, please include any relevant details prompting you to report this job ad as fraudulent, misleading, or discriminatory.Featured jobsUnit Food Commercial Manager, Pialligo, Canberra ACT, 13d agoWaitstaff, The Big Group, 25d agoOperations Assistant - Bundaberg, Oji Fibre Solutions Pulp and Paper, 13d agoWhat can I earn as a Production Supervisor? #J-18808-Ljbffr