Refresco Australia Pty Ltd – Condell Park NSW
Competitive salary + super | Full time permanent opportunity
Leadership role in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment
Career growth 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