Job Description
Labelmakers Group is one of the foremost awarded manufacturers of innovative flexible packaging products and packaging solutions to the fast-moving consumer goods sector, mostly large multinationals in the general food and beverage markets. The Company is a private multisite business in Australia and New Zealand, employing well over 650 people, with the primary focus in manufacturing pressure sensitive labels.
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About the opportunity:
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We are now looking for a Finishing Supervisor to join our team in Somerton, Victoria.
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Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with company Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and Environmental policies while driving operational excellence across the finishing department.
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Working closely with the Quality, Supply Chain, and Rollfed Production teams, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality products, maximising productivity, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
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Key responsibilities:
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Lead, coach, and develop the Finishing team to achieve safety, quality, and production targets.
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Ensure compliance with all workplace health and safety, GMP, and environmental requirements.
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Monitor and improve machine efficiencies and daily output.
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Drive waste reduction initiatives through measurement, analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
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Monitor downtime and implement strategies to improve equipment performance and production output.
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Manage and control departmental costs, including paper, ink, tooling, and consumables.
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Work collaboratively with Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
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Investigate and implement corrective actions to reduce internal and external DMRs (Defective Material Reports).
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Support and implement company policies and procedures, including performance management and disciplinary processes where required.
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Promote a positive team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Previous team leader or supervisory experience within a manufacturing, printing, packaging, or production environment.
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Strong understanding of safety, quality, and environmental systems.
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Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance improvements.
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Experience analysing production metrics and implementing corrective actions.
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
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A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
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Experience with GMP environments or regulated manufacturing industries is desirable.
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What can we offer you?
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With sites spanning across the Australia and Current Zealand, working as part of a highly driven team at Labelmakers Group, you can expect the opportunity to build your own home-grown career across functions, locations and equipment.
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At Labelmakers, we aim to be a destination employer in the printing industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers.
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For more information about us at Labelmakers Group, please visit our website

📌 Finishing Supervisor (Victoria)
🏢 Labelmakers Group
📍 Victoria