Refresco Australia Pty Ltd – Condell Park NSW

- Competitive salary + super | Full-time permanent opportunity
- Leadership role in a quick-paced FMCG manufacturing environment
- Growth opportunities with the world's largest independent beverage manufacturer

About the Company

Refresco is the world's largest independent beverage manufacturer, producing more than 12 billion litres of beverages annually across 75+ manufacturing sites worldwide. In Australia, our 500+ employees operate across three production facilities, supplying private label soft drinks, juices and beverages for many of the country's leading retailers.

At Refresco, our vision is simple: Our drinks on every table. We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality products while creating opportunities for our people to grow and succeed.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Leading Hand to join our Condell Park manufacturing team. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will lead by example on the production floor, ensuring efficient line performance, maintaining safety and quality standards, and supporting the development of production team members.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated manufacturing professional with leadership experience who enjoys driving performance, solving problems, and developing people in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Duties

Lead, train and mentor production team members in the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment

Operate and troubleshoot production machinery across assigned lines

Communicate daily production targets and performance outcomes to the team

Complete production documentation and reporting accurately at the end of each shift

Supervise team performance to maximise productivity, quality and safety outcomes

Escalate equipment breakdowns and technical issues to the Shift Manager when required





Conduct root cause investigations and support corrective actions for equipment faults

Provide operational coverage during team members' scheduled breaks

Support GMP requirements, sanitation activities and microbiological monitoring processes

Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety and WHS standards at all times

Skills & Experience

Demonstrated experience in a Leading Hand, Team Leader or similar manufacturing leadership role

Previous beverage, food manufacturing or FMCG industry experience - essential

Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills

Proven ability to coordinate and manage production operations effectively

Hands-on approach with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities

Sound planning, organisation and time management skills

Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety requirements

SAP experience highly regarded

Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced production environment

Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends when required

Culture

At Refresco, you'll join a collaborative and safety-focused team where people are encouraged to contribute ideas, continuously improve processes and support one another's success. We value accountability, teamwork and a positive attitude, recognising that every employee plays an important role in delivering products enjoyed by consumers across Australia.

- Competitive salary + superannuation
- Full-time, permanent employment with long-term career stability
- Leadership development and career progression opportunities
- Work within a global FMCG organisation with strong growth ambitions
- Supportive team environment where your contribution is valued
- Inclusive, safety-first workplace culture
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- On-site parking at Condell Park facility
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pre-employment health assessment included as part of the recruitment process

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📌 Production Leading Hand (New South Wales)
🏢 Refresco Australia
📍 New South Wales