Production Supervisor

Producing some of Australia’s favourite beverages, Tooheys is a New South Wales institution!

We are looking for a motivated Production Supervisor (Internal job title is Brewing Team Leader) to join our brewing team in Lidcombe.

This is a full-time, permanent role involving shift work. The shift patterns are based on weekly rotations between mornings(6am-2pm) afternoons(2pm-10pm) and nights (10pm to 6am)

Reporting to our Head Brewer, you will lead a team of 10 Brewing team members, your key responsibility will be to oversee the production process and lead your team in delivering high-quality beers while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. This dynamic, fast-paced role requires someone with a passion for developing people and fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a talented team of Brewing Technicians to ensure the highest production and performance standards.
• Collaborate with the wider operations team and key stakeholders to achieve outstanding business results.
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset within the team, ensuring a culture of efficiency and quality.
• Oversee brewing processes and ensure the production of world-class beers.
• Maintain and enhance operational safety and quality standards across the brewing process.

What You Bring to the Role:

• Previous experience in a team leadership role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
• A proven ability to coach, mentor, and build capability within your team.
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement processes and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Familiarity with SAP and lean methodologies (e.g., TPM) is advantageous.
• Analytical and systematic problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement solutions.

What you can expect in return:

• Full training in the role and career development opportunities
• Experience and exposure to all departments on-site from one role
• Learn how to run the day-to-day business
• Empowerment and ownership of your role end-to-end

Here at Tooheys and Lion, we choose to be a leader in driving inclusion, diversity, and gender parity. We have an ambitious goal to reach at least 40% representation of both men and women in all teams in all areas of the business.

Are you hesitating to apply because you don’t think you meet all the criteria? If you believe you are aligned with our values at Lion, we’d encourage you to still click on that apply button so we can explore your unique skill set and the value you could add to one of our teams.