Production Leading Hand

› Competitive salary + super › Full-time stability | Global beverage manufacturer

About Refresco

We’re a global, independent beverage manufacturer producing over 12 billion liters of soft drinks annually across 75 plants in 12 countries — and we’re just getting started.

In Australia, we proudly operate three manufacturing sites and employ over 500 people. We supply private label soft drinks and juices for leading retailers, ensuring the highest standards in quality, safety, and customer service.

Whether it’s bottles, cans, or cartons — our products are made to meet expectations and delivered on time, every time.

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on and people-focused Production Leading Hand to join our team at our Bundamba site. This role will see you directly supporting production teams, leading by example, ensuring efficient line performance, and mentoring team members.

If you're passionate about beverage manufacturing and love seeing the direct results of your work, this could be your next step.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, train and mentor team members in the correct operation of production machinery
- Proficiently run and troubleshoot machinery across assigned production lines
- Clearly communicate daily production targets and performance results to your team
- Accurately complete production reporting at the end of each shift




- Supervise staff to ensure high productivity and adherence to safety standards
- Liaise with the Shift Manager regarding breakdowns beyond your scope
- Identify root causes and assist in resolving machine breakdowns
- Relieve team members during their scheduled breaks
- Support and uphold GMP standards, sanitation, and micro test monitoring
- Ensure compliance with HACCP and WHS policies at all times
- Be available for rotating shifts, including weekends when required

About You To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

- Strong leadership and communication skills
- A hands-on approach and a passion for developing others
- At least three (3) years manufacturing experience, preferrably in beverage industry
- Proven ability to coordinate production operations efficiently
- Solid planning, time management and problem-solving skills
- A team-oriented mindset and the ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards

What We Offer

- Permanent full-time opportunity with a global beverage manufacturer
- Reliable business with long-term career development opportunities
- Supportive, safety-focused team environment
- A supportive team environment where your contribution is valued

Please note: As part of our recruitment process, all successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment health assessment.

📌 Leading Hand (Bundamba)
🏢 Refresco
📍 Bundamba