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Production Shift Supervisor


Company : Sunshine Sugar


Location : Harwood, New South Wales


Created : 2025-10-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Sunshine SugarAbout Sunshine SugarWe are an Australian owned sugar milling and refining company operating three sugar mills and a refinery in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The region, known for its stunning beaches, rivers, fishing and natural wonders extends across seven shires including Tweed, Byron Bay, Ballina and the Clarence Valley. Harwood is situated on the Clarence River near the coastal and historical port town of Yamba.Shift Supervisor (Process) - Harwood Mill & RefineryThe purpose of this role is to lead a shift operations team (10), to ensure that safety, quality and customer service has the focused required. To ensure the plant assets are operating as they should be regarding established operational parameters and quality standards.Through their team, the Shift Supervisor role has the responsibility of monitoring safety adherence, product quality, customer service in warehouse operations and transport loading, scheduling adherence, team performance, plant efficiency, waste and equipment performance. The role is also required to assist with coordinating loading vehicles, labour management as well as tradespersons during breakdown or maintenance situations.Whats involved:To lead safety, quality, food safety, housekeeping and customer focus as the leader of the shiftSupervision of people, process and plant equipment across the Sugar Mill, Boiler and Refinery productionEnsure all activities comply with current Legislation and Regulations as well as organisational policies and proceduresEnsure quality of product, food safety requirements, packaging and loading management comply with agreed customer as well as Sunshine Sugar specificationsPerformance management and supervision of the Shift teamsManaging daily schedule, labour management, key performance indicators and plant effectivenessAnalyse and interpret operational performance data, take corrective action and improve or suggest improvements to the operation to ensure the plant is operated safely and efficientlySupervise minor breakdown and maintenance activities when necessaryUndertake project work as requiredFacilitate, identify, participate, and report on suitable continuous improvement programs or projectsWe are looking for:Suitable tertiary qualifications (Business, Logistics, Engineering, Chemical or Industrial Chemistry) or experience in supervision in a manufacturing FMCG industrial process servicing customers.Experience in managing safety, quality, food safety desirableIdeally you will have experience working on rotating shift structure. Our general shift patterns are across 24 x 7 day operation with shift teams operating a 4 days on and 4 days off basisHigh level communication skills both written and verbalPerformance Management skills or experience using accepted team leadership skillsAbility to lead from the front, manage by walking around and demonstrated ability in driving accountabilityAbility to trouble shoot problems, identify root causes and develop solutionsAbility to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders at different levels within the businessProject Management Skills or experience would be an advantageSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionProduction, Manufacturing, and ManagementIndustriesFood Production and ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sunshine Sugar by 2xGet notified about new Production Supervisor jobs in Harwood, New South Wales, Australia.Were removing knowledge gaps in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr