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Our new client, a specialist manufacturing business who produce high quality products for major retail/wholesale supermarkets, is currently seeking a quality focused leader for the position of a Production Supervisor on a full-time basis.

About the role

This position will oversee a team of committed employees, to promote and inspire them to not only each and exceed daily targets, but also create a fun and team friendly environment. This role will also perform the following duties on a regular basis;

• Ensure line operates to its optimum capacity in accordance with internal procedures
• Forecast/prepare operating schedules and assign personnel to labour requirements
• Ensure that finished products follow to established specifications of quality and that Quality Assurance practises are being followed
• Train, educate and manage production personnel along with conducting Toolbox talks
• Ensure appropriate stock levels of finished products are maintained
• Performing hands on tasks as required (assisting with line operations)

About you

As this is a broad role with a wide variety of responsibilities, we are looking to speak with individuals who thrive in diverse positions.

Applicants with the following skills, attributes and experience are encouraged to apply;

• Previous Supervisor experience in production/manufacturing environments (experience with Food products or Food production would be highly advantageous)
• The ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to train and develop team members
• Strong administrative, reporting and forecasting skills
• Focus towards workplace quality and safety
• Flexibility to work across day and afternoon shifts as required
• Understanding of HACCP, GMP and OHS requirements

All candidates will be required to have had three doses of a covid-19 vaccination and the ability to undergo a pre-employment medical including a drug & alcohol screen.

What’s on offer

In return, you will be offered an excellent workplace culture with great employee benefits. Salary will be dependant on experience of the successful applicant.

As a company with a strong history of offering long term and stable employment with growth opportunities, the successful applicant will be able to forge a highly successful career.

For any confidential questions, please call Peter Papas at Workforce Extensions Geelong on (03) 4246 0460