Team Leader - Food Production

Omni Recruit · Murarrie QLD 4172 · Full time
Posted 1d ago

Team Leader - Food Production

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~$80k - $100k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead and support a production team of approximately 20–25 staff on the afternoon shift, coordinating labour and shift performance.
  • Maintain production, safety and quality standards, including HACCP, GMP and WHS compliance, while managing team performance and training.
  • Resolve operational issues, complete shift reporting and contribute to continuous improvement.

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing food production team
  • Drive quality and efficiency in a dynamic production environment
  • Opportunity to develop leadership skills in a supportive setting

Are you an experienced Team Leader looking for your next opportunity with a global food manufacturing leader? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where safety, quality, and people leadership are key to success?

Location: Murarrie
Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift: PM Shift | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Global Industry Leader | Leadership Opportunity | Stable Employment

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading food manufacturing company renowned for innovation, quality, and nutrition. As the Afternoon Shift Team Leader, you'll be responsible for leading daily operations, developing your team, and ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.

The Role

You’ll lead a team of approximately 20-25 employees across production. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll oversee shift performance, coordinate labour requirements, support employee development, and drive a positive team culture.

Key Duties

  • Lead a team of 20-25 staff to achieve production, safety, and quality targets
  • Provide your team with hands-on support and direction
  • Coordinate rostering, and casual staffing requirements
  • Provide on the job training and develop team members
  • Manage performance, attendance, and workplace issues
  • Liaise with labour hire providers and key stakeholders
  • Troubleshoot operational and system issues
  • Maintain HACCP, GMP, Quality, and WHS compliance
  • Complete shift reporting and drive continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

  • Experience leading teams in manufacturing, FMCG, warehousing, or production
  • Proven people leadership and performance management skills
  • SAP experience and strong computer literacy
  • Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, Quality, and WHS standards
  • Experience with rostering, workforce planning, and labour hire management
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
  • Hands-on leader who can motivate and engage a high-performing team

What’s On Offer

  • Full-time, permanent role with job security
  • Work for a globally recognised company
  • Supportive team and ongoing training

If you’re looking to secure a long-term role in a stable and growing industry, apply now with your updated resume and be prepared to provide two recent work references.

Consultant

rebecca@omnirecruit.com.au

Reference number: 295974
Profession:Manufacturing/OperationsStore person & Warehousing

Company: Omni Recruit
Date posted: 5th Nov, 2026

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Skills

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Computer literacyConflict resolutionContinuous improvementExcellent communication skillsFood productionGood manufacturing practice (gmp)HaccpLabour hire managementOn-the-job trainingPeople leadershipPerformance managementProblem solvingProduction operationsQuality managementRosteringSapShift reportingStakeholder managementTroubleshootingWork health and safety (whs)Workforce planning

Perks & benefits

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Job securityOngoing training

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