Newly Weds Foods Australia & New Zealand is a joint venture partnership between Newly Weds Foods and George Westons Food and was established in 1983. The Company has evolved over the last 80 years to be a truly international food manufacturing business, with 29 facilities globally and customers in over 80 countries around the world. Newly Weds Foods delivers the ultimate taste experience, and our goal is to partner with our customers in developing innovative new products that build their brand and bottom line. By providing a comprehensive line of coatings, seasonings, sauces and flavour systems, we work with them to introduce new taste sensations with layers of depth and flavour notes that demand brand loyalty.

About the role:

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Production Leading Hand to join our Day Shift Production team at our Wetherill Park facility. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will work on the production floor alongside the team, supporting daily operations, coordinating workflow, troubleshooting issues and ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

Schedule/Shifts:

12 Hour Shift (6am - 6pm), Monday - Thursday

This position falls under our Enterprise Agreement at a Level 5 - $37.87 per hour. Overtime is also available. Please note these rates are currently under negotiation and will change once the recent Enterprise Agreement is finalised.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage daily production activities to ensure production targets are achieved within planned timeframes.
- Operate,



monitor and troubleshoot production equipment across ingredient preparation, mixing, processing and packing operations.
- Ensure machinery and equipment are operating efficiently by performing equipment set‑up, product changeovers and pre‑start checks.
- Assist with delegating tasks, coordinating labour and managing workflow to maintain safe and efficient operations.
- Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to support production activities, stock movements and material replenishment.
- Provide ongoing training and guidance to team members, including onboarding and developing new and casual employees.
- Resolve operational challenges, making timely decisions to minimise downtime and keep production running smoothly.
- Perform work in accordance with Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality requirements, while completing production records, stock documentation and other administrative tasks as required.

About you:

- Previous experience in a food manufacturing or production environment, with a good understanding of GMP, HACCP, food safety and WHS requirements.
- Experience operating and troubleshooting production machinery.
- Experience leading a team in a busy production environment.
- Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience using RF scanners and inventory management systems.
- Basic computer skills and experience completing production documentation.
- Physically capable to fulfill the requirements of the role including manual handling tasks including lifting. A pre‑employment functional medical is required.

📌 Production Leading Hand (Sydney)
🏢 Newly Weds Foods
📍 Sydney