Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

AtAustralian Quality Condiments (AQC) , we're passionate about making exceptional condiments that Australians know and love. From mustards and sauces to dressings and specialty products, we proudly manufacture high-quality food products for customers across retail, foodservice and industrial markets.

Quality, consistency and food safety are at the heart of everything we do. We combine trusted manufacturing practices with a hands-on, hardworking team that genuinely cares about producing great products and supporting one another.

We're proud to offer a workplace where people are valued, encouraged to contribute ideas, and given the opportunity to grow. Best of all, we work a4-day week —Monday to Thursday—giving our team every Friday off to enjoy a better work-life balance. We are a small, family owned business looking to add our newest member.

If you're a motivated leader who enjoys being on the production floor, leading by example and getting involved in the day-to-day operation, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Australian Quality Condiments is seeking an experienced, hands-onProduction Supervisor to lead our production team.

This is not a desk-based management role—you'll be actively involved in production, working alongside the team while ensuring operations run safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You'll coach and support team members, oversee daily production activities, solve problems as they arise and drive continuous improvement throughout the factory.

Hours:

Monday to Thursday

6:00am – 4:00pm

Enjoy a three-day weekend every week!

· Hourly rate: $35.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

Reports to: GeneralManager

Key Responsibilities

Safety

Lead by example in maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring compliance with Workplace Health & Safety requirements.

Promote protected manual handling practices and correct use of equipment.

Identify hazards and implement corrective actions to minimise risk.





Ensure all team members follow safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE.

Production

Supervise daily production activities to ensure production targets are achieved.

Coordinate labour and production schedules to maximise efficiency.

Support the team by working alongside them as required.

Monitor workflow and adjust priorities to keep production running smoothly.

Troubleshoot production issues and minimise downtime.

Quality & Food Safety

Ensure all products are manufactured to company specifications and customer expectations.

Maintain compliance with Food Safety, GMP and HACCP requirements.

Complete and verify production documentation accurately.

Support internal and external audits.

Promote a strong food safety culture throughout the team.

Leadership & Training

Lead, motivate and support the production team.

Train new employees and continue developing existing team members.

Foster accountability, teamwork and a positive workplace culture.

Conduct regular coaching and provide constructive feedback.

Assist with performance management where required.

Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality and efficiency.

Assist in developing and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Help reduce waste and improve production flow.

Inventory & Housekeeping

Assist with stocktakes and inventory accuracy.

Monitor raw materials and work-in-progress.

Ensure production areas remain clean, organised and audit-ready.

Verify completion of cleaning and sanitation schedules.

Communication

Maintain effective communication between production, quality and management.

Escalate issues promptly and work collaboratively to resolve them.





Keep accurate production records and provide operational updates.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys leading from the front and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.

You’ll ideally have:

Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.

Experience supervising or leading production teams.

Strong understanding of Food Safety, GMP, HACCP and Workplace Health & Safety.

Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

A proactive, practical approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Strong communication and leadership skills.

High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

The ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment.

Confidence using production paperwork and computer systems.

A current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).

A current forklift licence, or willingness to obtain one (required)

Current manual driver's licence. Must be comfortable driving our small manual delivery truck (no truck licence required).

Applicants must have unrestricted Australian working rights. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications requiring visa sponsorship.

Physical Requirements

This is a physically active role and applicants must be comfortable:

Lifting and carrying up to20kg .

Standing and walking for extended periods.

Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why Join Australian Quality Condiments?

4-day working week – every Friday off.

Permanent full-time position following the successful completion of an initial probationary period.

Be part of a supportive, close-knit team.

Hands-on leadership role where you can make a genuine impact.

Opportunity to improve systems and influence the future of our production operations.

Stable Australian manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes and producing quality food products, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing (Melbourne)
🏢 AQC
📍 Melbourne