Shift Supervisor - Plastic Manufacturing
Our client is a leading plastic packaging manufacturer, supplying food-grade containers to major dairy and beverage brands across Australia.
The business has recently invested in a brand-new, purpose-built blow moulding facility in Pemulwuy, NSW, positioning it among the most advanced sites globally.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Shift Supervisors to lead production operations across a high-volume blow moulding manufacturing facility.
Afternoon shift: 3pm - 11pm.
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all production activities and personnel on shift, ensuring equipment performance, product quality, safety compliance, and achievement of daily production targets.
This role is ideally suited to a hands-on manufacturing leader with strong technical capabilities in plastics processing, blow moulding, injection moulding, or a similar automated production environment.
You will combine people leadership with technical troubleshooting expertise, ensuring production equipment operates at optimal efficiency while supporting and developing your team.
Duties
Lead and support the production team on shift (8 staff)
Allocate daily tasks and labour resources
Ensure machines operate safely and efficiently
Monitor cycle times, downtime, and production performance (plastic milk bottles)
Manage machine start-ups, stoppages, and process adjustments
Ensure product quality meets specifications




Troubleshoot equipment faults and coordinate maintenance support
Record production issues, downtime, and shift activities
Manage non-conformances and corrective actions
Monitor waste, scrap, and operational efficiencies
Complete shift handovers and production reports
Manage rosters and overtime requirements
Maintain compliance with WHS, Food Safety, and Quality standards
Provide training, coaching, and technical support to team members
Maintain housekeeping standards and support continuous improvement initiative
Skills / Experience
Would be ideal to have background in plastics processing, blow moulding, injection moulding.
Strong leadership and people management skills
Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environments
Solid troubleshooting and root-cause problem-solving ability
Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment and automated production lines
Experience within food-grade, FMCG, or other regulated manufacturing environments
Sound understanding of WHS, Quality, and Food Safety requirements
Ability to manage competing priorities and drive production outcomes
Positive, hands-on approach with excellent communication skills
Culture & Benefits
Key technical role in a newly built, purpose-designed facility
Ongoing training in a technically focused, high-performing team
Collaborative, safety-first culture
Long-term career pathway within a global packaging manufacturer
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📌 Shift Supervisor - Plastic Manufacturing (Sydney)
🏢 Evolve Scientific
📍 Sydney