Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 10 Aug 2026

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 Prospect 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 new 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 on20 August 2026

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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