Shift Supervisor - Production and Maintenance About the Company:

Our client is a leading manufacturer operating within the plastics and packaging sector, supplying products to some of Australia's largest food, beverage and industrial businesses. With a strong focus on safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence, they operate a highly automated manufacturing facility and are seeking an experienced leader to support both production and maintenance operations.

About the Role:

We are seeking a hands‑on Shift Supervisor – Production & Maintenance to support a fast‑paced manufacturing operation based in Western Sydney. This role offers a unique combination of production leadership and maintenance coordination. Initially, the successful candidate will work closely with the Site Leadership team, assisting with maintenance planning, equipment reliability, contractor coordination and plant performance. Over time, the role will expand into broader shift supervision responsibilities, providing leadership across production operations when required. This position is ideal for someone from an FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging or automated manufacturing environment who enjoys leading people, solving operational problems and driving performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Support daily production and maintenance activities across the site

Coordinate maintenance requirements, contractors and service providers

Monitor equipment reliability, downtime and production performance

Assist with preventative maintenance planning and execution

Provide leadership and support to production teams when required

Participate in workforce planning, labour allocation and shift coverage





Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards

Coordinate responses to equipment breakdowns and operational issues

Maintain maintenance records, reports and work order systems

Complete shift handovers and operational reporting

Support continuous improvement initiatives across production and maintenance functions

Coach, develop and support team members to improve site performance

About you:

Previous experience as a Shift Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Team Leader, Manufacturing Coordinator or similar leadership position

Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging or other high-volume manufacturing environments

Strong leadership and communication skills

Ability to make decisions quickly in a fast‑paced environment

Demonstrated ability to coordinate teams and drive results

Experience supporting maintenance activities, reliability programs or production operations

Robust problem‑solving and organisational skills

Hands‑on approach with a strong work ethic

Exposure to maintenance management systems such as MEX, SAP or similar is highly regarded

Relevant technical, diploma or tertiary qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronic discipline

Demonstrates exceptional judgement, drive and influence

Employment Details:

Ongoing opportunity with a pathway to permanent employment within 6-9 months.

Overtime and weekend work available

Exposure to both production leadership and maintenance coordination

Long-term career development opportunities

Supportive and team-focused culture

Opportunity to play a key role within a growing manufacturing operation

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