Production Supervisor

- $117,000 per annum base plus opportunity for overtime
- Five weeks Annual Leave
- Roster of Days, Afternoons and Night shifts

About the Business

Sporting the dual crown of Australia’s oldest dairy and Australia’s most innovative dairy, Brownes Dairy has an opportunity within our Production department as a Dairy Food Supervisor.

Community is at the heart of what we do as we collect over 120 million litres of milk each year from more than 40 dairy farming families located in WA’s pristine Southwest region. All our Brownes Dairy products are made in WA. Our CEO is from WA too. We are fiercely protective of our environment, pride ourselves on being a leader in sustainability and our free school tours program sees thousands of school children learn about the benefits of dairy too.

With a diverse portfolio of award-winning fresh dairy products including milk, cream, sour cream, yoghurt, flavoured milk, cold brew drinks, cheese, juice and desserts, our products are a household name in WA and are sold nationally and internationally as well. WA is our heartland.

What can you expect looking ahead, we will remain at the forefront of innovation in our industry, remaining committed to product, packaging, and Brand innovation, meeting our critical responsibilities to the environment and sustainability head- on.

Culture is at the forefront for Brownes we aspire to be a listening, learning and leadership organisation where everyone flourishes – our people, our farmer partners, our customers and of course the planet.

The Role

As a Supervisor in our Dairy Food Plant, you will lead and direct shift activities within the Balcatta production facility working a mix of days and afternoon shift ensuring production and products are made within specification in a safe, efficient manner utilising optimal levels of human resource and materials and orders produced in full and on time.

Role Responsibilities

- Using lean manufacturing principals actively focus on plant operation to meet or exceed line efficiency and performance targets.
- Promotes and actively supports all continuous improvement programmes.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant food and weights & measures standards
- Performs work in accordance with relevant quality and environmental measurements, (eg ISO 9000, QMS, Food Safety Systems (HACCP), RMA).
- Ensures the Company's Quality programme is implemented and monitored to meet legislative, industry and best practice standards.
- Meet or better budget for controllable costs by regular monitoring of key areas, taking concise and timely action to keep within defined targets.
- Sets clear expectations for team (production, process control and maintenance fitters), provide appropriate resources to get the job done, monitors progress and takes remedial action when required
- Implement revised job level system to better reflect the required competencies required to operate equipment

Requirements

- Extensive experience in a supervisory role
- Experience in an FMCG or Dairy environment is preferred but not essential
- Cert IV or Higher Qualification in Leadership is desirable.

What do we offer

- A great culture – we love being the best and we love what we do
- 5 Weeks annual leave
- Employee rewards program
- Various health and wellbeing discounts i.e. private health, hotels, gyms
- Employee Assistance Program

Apply: To apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter that best shows your relevant skills and experience. All candidates will receive a response.

Applications for this role will close on 12th October 2025.

At Brownes Dairy, we recognise that our differences are our strength. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

25 September 2025 Balcatta Western Australia, Australia Full Time Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport Team Leaders/Supervisors

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