Production Team Leader - Automation & Process Improvement
Lead Change. Improve Processes. Drive Automation.
Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who loves solving problems, improving systems, and getting the best out of automated packing equipment?
At
Krio Krush
, we're looking for an energetic
Production Team Leader - Automation & Process Improvement
to lead our high-speed packing operations across our sachet, canister and automated packaging lines.
This role is ideal for someone who has experience with
packing machines, automated production equipment, changeovers, troubleshooting, OEE improvement, and continuous improvement projects
and wants to make a genuine impact in a growing food manufacturing business.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead Automated Packing Operations
Lead and coordinate daily production activities across multiple automated packing lines.
Ensure production schedules are achieved safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.
Support operators during start-ups, changeovers, shutdowns, and troubleshooting activities.
Drive Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement process improvements to reduce downtime, waste, and labour costs.
Analyse line performance and investigate production losses.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring issues.
Partner with Maintenance and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.
Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Technical Leadership
Become the go-to leader for packing machine operation and troubleshooting.
Improve line efficiencies, product flow, machine utilisation and OEE.
Support automation upgrades and new equipment implementation projects.
Develop standard work procedures, work instructions and training materials.




Lead and Develop the Team
Coach, train and develop production operators and leading hands.
Conduct daily toolbox talks and shift meetings.
Build a culture focused on Safety, Quality, Accountability and Continuous Improvement.
Lead by example on the factory floor.
Safety & Quality
Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP and FSSC requirements.
Drive a strong food safety and workplace safety culture.
Maintain accurate production records and system reporting using Business Central.
What We're Looking For
Essential
Experience leading teams within a food, packaging, FMCG or manufacturing environment
Solid hands-on experience with automated packing or packaging machinery
Proven ability to troubleshoot production and equipment issues
Experience improving line performance, efficiencies and production output
Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP and food safety systems
Excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement
Highly Regarded
Experience with sachet filling, canister filling, form-fill-seal or automated packaging equipment.
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Experience leading automation or capital improvement projects.
Mechanical aptitude and process optimisation experience.
Why Join Krio Krush?
Growing Australian food manufacturing business
Opportunity to influence operational performance and automation initiatives
Hands-on leadership role with real ownership
Career development and growth opportunities
Supportive culture built around
Safety, Quality, One Team and Continuous Improvement
Work with modern manufacturing equipment and improvement-focused leadership
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📌 Production Team Leader - Automation & Process Improvement (Sydney)
🏢 KRIO KRUSH BASIC FOODS PTY.
📍 Sydney