We are a growing powdered food manufacturing business based in Canning Vale, seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Lead to work closely with the owner and manage day-to-day production and business operations.

This is a predominantly hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, combining production, machinery operation and maintenance, quality control, team leadership and general warehouse duties.

Working closely with the owner, this role will involve assisting with the day-to-day management and operations of the business across a variety of areas. The position offers a hands-on often varied role rather than being limited to one specific area. Responsibilities will include overseeing a small team of 3–6 staff, assisting with or managing daily production, operating and maintaining production machinery, assisting with small-batch powder blending, and carrying out general warehouse duties.

You will play an important role in maintaining consistent product quality, enforcing food safety, HACCP and WHS requirements, and ensuring all production processes and documentation meet the required standards. High attention to detail is essential to maintaining product quality, food safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in powder-based food manufacturing, similar food production or laboratory environment. You will require strong practical skills, problem-solving abilities and be physically fit for a hands-on role.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, leads by example, maintains high standards and can keep a small team productive in a fast-paced environment.



This is an chance to grow with the business as it expands. Training will be provided where needed.

Key Responsibilities

- Daily Operations: Work directly with the owner to oversee and coordinate day-to-day production, processing operations and warehousing.

- Machine Operation: Set up, calibrate, operate and fault-find on powder filling and labelling machinery.

- Mechanical Maintenance: Perform routine preventative maintenance, line changeovers and basic troubleshooting to minimise downtime.

- Cleaning and Hygiene: Thoroughly clean and wash down processing machinery and production areas daily to maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

- Blending and Dispatch: Assist with small-batch powder blending and product dispatch as required.

- Team Leadership: Lead daily production when required and supervise a team of 3–6 staff, maintaining a fast pace environment and high standards.

- Task Allocation: Allocate appropriate daily tasks and coordinate staff across manufacturing activities.

- Production Targets: Ensure production schedules, output targets and quality standards are met.

- Food Safety and Compliance: Manage and complete QC, food safety, HACCP and WHS documentation and procedures. Ensure that the team is meeting these standards.

- Issue Resolution:



Monitor production processes, identify and troubleshoot issues, and report quality or operational concerns promptly.

- Warehouse Duties: Assist with general warehouse activities, including handling stock, preparing orders and coordinating incoming and outgoing freight.

- Ingredient Sourcing: Ordering required materials for product development and manufacturing

Required Skills and Qualifications

- Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and quality control when working on the production line, identifying faults and completing HACCP documentation.

- Physical Fitness: Comfortable doing physically demanding work, lifting 25kg, standing for extended periods and handling raw materials.

- Team Leadership: Experience supervising staff, coordinating production workflows and maintaining team performance in a fast-paced environment.

- Machinery Skills: High level of experience operating, maintaining and fault-finding on food manufacturing or similar production machinery.

- HACCP and Food Safety: Thorough understanding of HACCP principles, food safety requirements and accurate quality control documentation.

- Communication and People Management: Strong communication skills and the ability to manage staff effectively.

- Organisation and Problem-Solving: Excellent organisational skills and the ability to identify and resolve production issues.

Wages are based on a 40 hour week with varying hours generally from 6am-4.30pm. Exact hours will be discussed and considered during the interview process.

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