Production Supervisor

Tooheys, producer of some of Australia’s favourite beverages, is a proud New South Wales institution!  We’re looking for a motivated Production Supervisor (internally known as a Team Leader) to join an industry-leading packaging team in Lidcombe.

In this full-time, permanent role, you’ll report to the Packaging Area Leader and lead a team of 10+ operators and trades. Your primary role will be to lead, coach, and develop your team around best practice processes and execution, supporting them to be the best they can be! Your focus will be on driving safety, quality, and performance within the brewery, as well as executing production plans to ensure efficient operations. You’ll play a key role in both people leadership and production execution, supporting your team while meeting performance targets.
 
Shift work is required, with a weekly rotation between morning shifts (6 AM – 2 PM), afternoon shifts (2pm – 10pm)  and night shifts (10pm – 6am).
 
If you believe that world-class results are driven by highly engaged teams who execute daily processes with excellence, then you are already halfway to achieving great results within our team culture! We need a leader who can build trust, create stability, and develop high-performing teams whilst holding them accountable to their responsibilities as well as their growth and development.
 
Some of the things you will be doing in the role: 

• Champion a safety-first culture at the Brewery.
• Lead, coach and develop your team to excel and grow, supporting talent-building efforts.
• Execute weekly production plans with a focus on minimising waste and stoppages
• Drive the implementation of TPM (continuous improvement) and strategic initiatives and projects

 
Some of the skills you will bring to the role:

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment or trade/mechanical background
• Proven leadership experience or a strong desire to step into a leadership role
• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with SAP and lean methodologies (TPM) 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systematic approach

What you can expect in return:

• Be trained on end-to-end manufacturing and develop skills for growth
• Exposure to all departments on-site, gaining holistic experience
• The chance to own your role end-to-end, empowering you to make impactful decisions
• Test your skills and behaviours in a fast-paced work environment

 
Don’t hesitate to apply just because you don’t meet every single criterion. If your values align with ours at Lion, we’d love to hear from you! Click the apply button and let’s explore the value you can bring to our team.

Please note: Our team is taking some time to enjoy the festive season. We will resume reviewing applications from the 6th January. Thank you for your patience, and we wish you a happy and joyful holiday season!