Packaging Supervisor: Artisan Cheese Production
Woodside Cheese Wrights
Woodside, Adelaide Hills SA
Permanent Part-Time
About us
Woodside Cheese Wrights is a family-owned artisan cheesemaker based in the Adelaide Hills.
We produce a diverse range of cow, goat and buffalo milk cheeses for customers across Australia and overseas.
We are looking for a practical and capable Pack & Wrap Supervisor to lead the team responsible for preparing our cheeses for sale.
This is an important hands-on leadership role combining people management, food safety, quality, planning and day-to-day production work.
About the role
Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead our Pack & Wrap team and coordinate the wrapping, packing, marinating and labelling of our cheeses.
You will remain actively involved in daily operations while ensuring the team works safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.
Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating daily packing, wrapping, marinating and labelling activities
Working with the General Manager and Production Manager to plan the weekly workflow
Allocating work according to production priorities and team capability
Leading, training and supporting a small team of permanent and casual employees
Ensuring products meet food safety, quality, presentation and traceability requirements
Maintaining compliance with HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices and company procedures
Monitoring productivity, packaging waste, quality issues and completion of scheduled work
Maintaining accurate batch, packaging and verification records
Completing and uploading Pack & Wrap assemblies into Unleashed, ensuring finished quantities, component usage, batch information and wastage are recorded accurately and promptly




Investigating assembly or stock discrepancies and working with production and dispatch to maintain accurate inventory records
Monitoring packaging materials, labels, ingredients and consumables
Coordinating daily cleaning and maintaining a clean, organised and safe work area
Identifying practical opportunities to improve efficiency and product presentation
Communicating closely with production and dispatch to keep products moving smoothly
Participating in managers' meetings and providing regular operational updates
About you
You will be an organised, approachable leader who is comfortable working alongside the team while also maintaining standards and accountability.
Ideally, you will have:
Previous supervisory, team-leader or leading-hand experience in food, dairy, beverage, FMCG or another quality-controlled production environment
A sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP and traceability
The ability to plan work, set priorities and respond calmly when schedules change
Confidence using computerised inventory or manufacturing systems; experience with Unleashed is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided
Confidence training employees and providing clear, constructive feedback
Solid attention to detail and pride in product quality and presentation
Good record-keeping and basic computer skills




A practical approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
A current driver's licence
The ability to perform hands-on production and packaging work
Experience working with cheese is welcome but is not essential.
We can teach our products and processes; we are primarily looking for someone who can lead people, organise work and uphold high food-safety and quality standards.
Food Safety and HACCP qualifications are preferred.
Relevant training may be provided to the right candidate.
Hours
This is a permanent part time, on-site position with hours varying according to the production season.
Typical hours are:
September to May: approximately ***** hours per week
June to August: approximately ***** hours per week
The regular working pattern will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.
What we offer
$40-$45 per hour plus superannuation, depending on experience
A key leadership role with genuine influence over how the department operates
Training and professional-development opportunities
The opportunity to work with distinctive, premium artisan products
Support from an experienced production and management team
30% staff discount on Woodside Cheese Wrights and Kris Lloyd Artisan products
A friendly, practical and inclusive family-business environment
How to apply
Please submit your résumé together with a short cover letter outlining:
Your previous team-leadership or supervisory experience
Your experience in food manufacturing, packaging or a similar environment
Your food-safety or HACCP training
Your availability
If you have solid transferable leadership experience but do not meet every listed criteria, we would still encourage you to apply.

📌 Packaging Supervisor (South Australia)
🏢 Woodside Cheese Wrights
📍 South Australia