Production Supervisor – Poultry Processing
Lead people, performance and production in a fast-paced FMCG environment
Key operational leadership role within a leading regional FMCG business
Drive safety, quality, efficiency, yield and production performance
Lead and develop production teams in a high-volume environment
Permanent full-time opportunity with career progression
Join an established Australian business with more than 80 years of history
Lead people, performance and production in a fast-paced FMCG environment
Key operational leadership role within a leading regional FMCG business
Drive safety, quality, efficiency, yield and production performance
Lead and develop production teams in a high-volume environment
Permanent full time opportunity with career progression
Join an established Australian business with more than 80 years of history
Our Company
Incorporated in ****, Hazeldene's Chicken Farm is a leading FMCG company headquartered in Lockwood (Bendigo), Victoria. At Hazeldenes, we have more than 80 years of history underpinning how we proudly go about our business. It is not just about our delicious chickens, innovation and commitment to quality. It is about our people doing extraordinary things to deliver great products.
At Hazeldenes, we are proud of our people, our reputation and our place in the community. From humble beginnings in Kangaroo Flat in Bendigo, our facilities have expanded across rural Victoria. Our people come from many different cultures and backgrounds and have skills ranging from farming and quality control to engineering and poultry processing.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Production Supervisor
to join our poultry processing operations at our Lockwood site.
This is a key operational leadership position responsible for the day-to-day performance of a production area, bringing together
people leadership, production delivery, safety, food quality and continuous improvement
.




Working closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance and HR, you will ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and compliance.
You will be highly visible on the production floor, leading your team from the front, responding to operational challenges and identifying opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste and strengthen overall performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily production operations to achieve targets across safety, efficiency, yield, quality and output
Plan and coordinate labour and resources to meet production requirements
Monitor production performance, downtime and operational issues and take timely corrective action
Lead, coach and develop employees, building capability, accountability and engagement across the team
Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP, HACCP, food safety and hygiene requirements
Work closely with QA to address non-conformances, quality concerns and corrective actions
Partner with Maintenance to minimise downtime and support equipment reliability and preventative maintenance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency and reduce waste
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OH&S; requirements
Support risk assessments, incident investigations and implementation of preventative actions
Monitor labour, materials and equipment utilisation to support cost-effective production
Maintain accurate production, downtime, quality and performance records




Build strong working relationships across Production, Quality, Maintenance, HR and other operational teams
About You
You are an experienced production leader who enjoys being close to the operation and understands how to balance
people, safety, quality and performance
in a fast-moving environment.
You will ideally bring:
Previous supervisory experience within
food manufacturing, FMCG, poultry, meat processing or another high-volume manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience leading and developing production teams
Strong understanding of production KPIs, labour utilisation, efficiency, downtime, yield and waste
Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety and workplace safety requirements
Strong people leadership and performance management capability
A practical approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
Ability to make sound decisions and manage changing production priorities
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments
Confidence using production data and reporting to identify and improve performance
A hands-on leadership style with a strong focus on accountability, teamwork and results
Experience within poultry or food processing will be highly regarded; however, candidates with strong supervisory experience from other
high-volume manufacturing or FMCG environments
are encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
Permanent full time employment with an established Australian FMCG business
A genuine operational leadership position with the opportunity to make an impact
Career development and progression opportunities
Supportive and experienced operational leadership team
On-the-job training and development
Free onsite parking
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted company products
Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement across a growing manufacturing operation
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📌 Production Supervisor – Poultry Processing (Bendigo)
🏢 Hazeldenes Chicken Farm
📍 Bendigo