Are you an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives on developing people, improving performance, and driving operational excellence?

We are seeking an Operations Team Leader to lead our afternoon shift production and packaging teams. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for delivering safe, productive, and high-quality manufacturing outcomes while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop production and packaging teams
Drive a solid safety-first culture and ensure compliance with GMP, quality, and food safety standards
Deliver production plans and achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
Manage labour allocation, rostering, and shift performance
Monitor equipment performance and work closely with maintenance teams to improve reliability
Support new product trials, process improvements, and capital projects
Analyse performance data and implement continuous improvement initiatives

About You
Proven leadership experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, production, or packaging environments




Solid people leadership and team development skills
Experience managing production targets, labour planning, and operational performance
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capability

Desirable
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience
Experience operating or setting up production machinery
Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment
Relevant food manufacturing qualification

What's In It For You?
Chance to lead a passionate and engaged team
Career development and progression opportunities
Involvement in continuous improvement and site growth initiatives
Free onsite parking
Discounted company products
Supportive leadership team and positive workplace culture

If you're a motivated manufacturing leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help drive the success of our Avondale operation.

📌 Operations Team Leader Newmarket (Australia)
🏢 Arnott's
📍 Australia