Full-time Permanent Associate
Posted 10 Aug ****
Description
About the Role
Hewitt Foods is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to supervise and support the day-to-day activities of our production team in West Gosford. In this frontline leadership role, you will coordinate workflow, drive production performance,maintainquality standards, and champion a strong safety culture. Working closely with the Production Supervisor, you will lead by example, support team development, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the production floor.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and support production employees across designated production areas.
Coordinate daily workflows and labour allocation to achieve production schedules and KPIs.
Promote and enforce safe work practices, SOP compliance, and housekeeping standards.
Monitor product quality, minimise waste, andidentifyopportunities for operational improvement.
Complete production documentation and communicate operational outcomes and risks to management.
About You
You are a confident and hands-on leader with experience working in a production, manufacturing, or food processing environment. You thrive in fast-paced operations, enjoy developing people, and are passionate about achieving team results. Withstrong communicationand problem-solving skills, you can balance operational priorities whilemaintaininghigh standardsof safety, quality, and performance.
You Will Bring
Demonstrated leadership experience in a production, manufacturing, food processing, or similar operational environment, with the ability to lead,



coach and support team members.
Proven experience working to production targets and KPIs.
Strong leadership, coaching, and people management capabilities.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
Basic computer literacy and experience completing reports and production records.
Life at Hewitt
With 120 years of family ownership, Hewitt is an iconic Australian agricultural business with a deep commitment to land,livestockand community. Over the past decade, Hewitt has evolved from its livestock production origins into a global, sustainable protein producer, with premium organic and grass-fed brands stocked by leading retailers across Australia, the United States and Asia.
Guided by a vision to feed the world with a system that lasts forever, Hewitt delivers ethical, nutritious protein at global scale. Our fully integrated supply chain - spanning owned cattlestations, trusted producer partners,processingand retail - provides unmatched transparency,qualityand resilience, setting Hewitt apart within the global food system.
Hewitt is a hands-on, collaborative business where being present matters. Whether in the office, on station,



or in production,you'recontributing to something real:
real food, real impact, real teamwork.
Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime
Values-Driven Organisation
– Join a company with a 120-year family heritage, a clear purpose, and a long-term focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and quality.
Competitive Remuneration Package
– We recognise and reward your contributions with a fair and transparent pay structure.
Opportunities to grow and develop
– Learn on the job, gain recent skills, and progress across office, production, and farm/station roles.
Support When You Need It
– Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional wellbeing.
The Hewitt Experience
– Shared Connections & Celebration – Our teams come together to celebrate wins and build connections. Enjoy monthly BBQs cooked with our finest meats, make-your-own wrap or sandwich, morning teas, staff sales, and Employee of the Month recognition. Whetheryou'rein the office, on production & warehouse sites, or working at our cattle and sheep stations,there'salways an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy being part of a tight-knit team.
Applications Close on
20 August ****
Hewitt is committed to equal opportunity employment and to fostering a workplace that values equity, diversity, and respect. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
By applying, you acknowledge that proof of eligibility to work in Australia will berequired.
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