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 workplace

Strong 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

📌 Production Team Leader (Sydney)
🏢 KRIO KRUSH BASIC FOODS PTY.
📍 Sydney