About the RoleOur client is an established Australian food manufacturer experiencing significant growth across its operations.
Following a record year, the business is continuing to increase production volumes while investing in additional filling, bottling, processing and warehousing capacity.Working hours are 12:00pm - 10:00pm, Monday - Thursday.Reporting to the Production Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day performance of the shift, ensuring production is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with quality and GMP requirements.This is a hands-on leadership position.
You will be highly visible on the floor, provide direction to the team and be comfortable jumping into the operation when required, while maintaining oversight of production, labour and shift performance.Location:Northern suburbs of MelbourneKey ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate daily production activities across filling and packingEnsure batches start on time and production remains aligned with planAllocate labour and delegate tasks effectively across the shiftDrive a safety-first culture and lead standards by exampleMaintain GMP, quality,



cleanliness and housekeeping requirementsMonitor productivity and manage labour and overtime effectivelyLead toolbox talks, team huddles and shift handoversManage rostering and day-to-day shift administrationCoach and develop team members while maintaining accountability for performanceWork closely with other Team Leaders and provide shift coverage when requiredThe Ideal Candidate For This Position Will Have Experience In The Following3-5 years' experience within manufacturing, ideally within foodPrevious experience leading a production, packing or manufacturing teamStrong hands-on and visible approach to frontline leadershipGood understanding of GMP and manufacturing quality standardsStrong safety awareness and experience reinforcing secure working practicesConfidence managing labour, production priorities and operational decisionsStrong communication skills with the ability to lead a diverse workforceAbility to work autonomously and take ownership of shift performanceThe business is prepared to train the successful candidate on its equipment and processes, so proven people leadership and the right attitude are more important than knowing every technical aspect from day one.
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📌 Afternoon Shift Team Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Agrifutures
📍 Melbourne