Get to Know Us

At Stahmann Webster, our diverse team of dedicated people have been the driving force behind our success. As industry leaders, we are focused on attracting outstanding industry professionals to our business as well as building strong relationships within the community to identify and nurture future talent.

Our commitment to safety, to our people and to our community lie at the heart of our values.

- Growth mindset – We challenge ourselves and each other to never be standing still, we consistently strive to do things better.

- Empowered – We relish the opportunity to enrich and enlarge our roles, gripping autonomy and freedoms that matter.

- Resilient – We approach all challenges with positivity and determination, viewing every setback as temporary and surmountable.

- Connected – We are united around a shared purpose and never hesitate to support people in other parts of the business to be successful.

- Humble – We are dedicated to serving each other and always put the team first.

Sound like you? Here is what you should know…

About the Role

The Production Supervisor is required to oversee all operational aspects of processing, cracking, colour sorting and finishing rooms on their shift at the Bundaberg Factory and to work closely with the Production Manager and factory team leaders to deliver the scheduled outcome on a day-to-day basis. As a key member of the processing team, you are responsible for the everyday workings of staff and machines in your care and operations.

Duties include but not limited to:

- Oversee and manage the staff on your shift and execute the production activities and processes.

- Work with your manager to ensure adequate resourcing levels.

- Adhere to production schedules to meet targets.

- Assist the Production Manager and production team to develop accurate forecasting of future production targets.

- Constantly evaluate work practices in regard to health and safety and immediately report any unsafe practice or equipment and not carry out any practices or operate any equipment until it is safe to do so.

- Ensure that the product made on your shift meets or exceeds quality specification.

- Control product loss by ensuring that all by product streams meet or exceed specification including oil stock, Manufacturing grade and shell.

- Maintain KPI expectations set down by management and follow the schedule set by the management team.





- Work closely with all staff and other departmental supervisors/managers as needed.

- Maintain all required paperwork.

- Assist to maintain accurate and up to date safe work procedures and ensure staff have been trained before starting a recent job.

- Ensure all production jobs are fully completed in a timely manner (this includes all documentation to the relevant parties to close out the job).

- Effectively over lay current Quality and Safety requirements with processing requirements.

- Report any repairs and maintenance issues.

- Create an environment for open communication to allow staff to share their ideas.

- Supervise staff on your shift and report any issues to your manager.

- Keep all staff updated and current with SWP’s.

- Help roll out new or revised procedures.

Essential Criteria, Skills and Experience

- Experience in a similar type of role in the food manufacturing industry

- Demonstrated experience working with machinery in a food manufacturing environment

- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

- Ability to listen and collaborate in a team environment

- Problem solving ability

- People management

- Commitment to quality management and continuous improvement

- Commitment to Safety

- Experience working in macadamia nut production is highly desirable

What We Are Offering

- A competitive salary

- A permanent position

We Invest in You

- To develop your skills and safety knowledge – we provide funding for safety courses, certifications, and professional development courses.

Build a long-term career in agriculture

- Career development opportunities – 80% of our orchard leadership positions have been rewarded internally in our fast-growing business.

- Exceptional job security – our size and scope and long-term investment horizon provide opportunities for rewarding, long-term careers.

Make a difference

- Have your say – we encourage our people to provide regular feedback to our leaders and to the business by contributing our surveys.





- Be a part of a bigger purpose – we give back to our local communities and promote the health of our global environment through a range of purpose-driven initiatives.

And so much more!

- Attractive SW Paid Parental Leave Policy – we support our new parents with an attractive SW Paid Parental Leave policy that supports both eligible primary and secondary carers.

- The People’s Pantry – we provide a pantry of food items available to you whenever you need a little something to keep you going.

- Feel supported at work – we understand that sometimes “life-happens” and so through our wellness program we work with our people to ensure they can access any support they may need both personally and professionally.

- Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace – our people come from more than 20 cultural backgrounds, and we celebrate all of our communities, whether local or from around the country and around the world.

- Opportunity to travel – your role may offer opportunity, if you wish, for you to travel between our sites and experience different parts of Australia and our business.

What You Should Know About Our Operations

Our business is widespread, growing walnuts and almonds in the Riverina Region in New South Wales, pecans in Moree and macadamias, avocados, and mangoes in Bundaberg, Queensland. In addition to fruit and nut growing, we also operate apiaries located in Temora, Nowra and Dubbo.

Off the paddock, we operate nut processing and packing facilities in Leeton, Toowoomba and Bundaberg as well as fruit packing and processing in Bundaberg. In addition, our shared services teams (Finance, Sales, ESG, Safety and People & Culture) are located across all of our sites as well as the Brisbane, Melbourne and Griffith offices.

At Stahmann Webster, we are committed to the planet and the people we serve. Through research, innovation, and technology we strive to find exciting and environmentally sustainable horticultural and production practices throughout all of our operations.

Read more about our ESG Commitment on our website: www.stahmannwebster.com.au/esg-and-sustainability/

Not sure if this is the right role for you?

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at ••••@stahmannwebster.com.au.

If this role is not exactly what you’re looking for but you would still love to work with us, please email us or complete the expression of interest form on our website linked below.

https://stahmannwebster.com.au/contact/employment/

HONOUR OUR LEGACY. BUILD OUR FUTURE.

📌 Production Supervisors & Team Leaders - Macadamia Processing Factory (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 Stahmann Webster
📍 Bundaberg Central