Leading Hand

**Production Leading Hand**

**Location**: Bundamba, QLD
**Company**: Refresco
**Shift**: 6:00am - 2:00pm

**Job Type**: Full-Time, Permanent

**About Refresco**

**Our drinks on every table.** That’s the Refresco vision. We’re a global, independent beverage manufacturer producing over **12 billion liters of soft drinks** annually across **75 plants in 12 countries** — and we’re just getting started.

In Australia, we proudly operate three manufacturing sites and employ over 500 people. We supply **private label soft drinks and juices** for leading retailers, ensuring the highest standards in quality, safety, and customer service.

Whether it’s bottles, cans, or cartons — our products are made to meet expectations and delivered on time, every time.

**About the Role**:
We’re looking for a **hands-on and people-focused Production Leading Hand** to join our day shift team at our **Bundamba site**. This role will see you directly supporting production teams, leading by example, ensuring efficient line performance, and mentoring team members.

If you're passionate about food manufacturing and love seeing the direct results of your work, this could be your next step.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Lead, train and mentor team members in the correct operation of production machinery

Proficiently run and troubleshoot machinery across assigned production lines

Clearly communicate daily production targets and performance results to your team

Accurately complete production reporting at the end of each shift

Supervise staff to ensure high productivity and adherence to safety standards

Liaise with the Shift Manager regarding breakdowns beyond your scope

Identify root causes and assist in resolving machine breakdowns

Relieve team members during their scheduled breaks

Support and uphold GMP standards, sanitation, and micro test monitoring

Ensure compliance with HACCP and WHS policies at all times

Be available for rotating shifts, including weekends when required

**About You**:
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:
Strong leadership and communication skills

A **hands-on approach** and a passion for developing others

Prior experience in **beverage or FMCG manufacturing** is essential

Proven ability to coordinate production operations efficiently

Solid planning, time management and problem-solving skills

A team-oriented mindset and the ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of **HACCP**, GMP, and food safety standards

**What We Offer**:
A supportive team environment where your contribution is valued

Opportunities for career progression in a growing, global organisation

An inclusive and safety-first culture

**Please note: As part of our recruitment process, all successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment health assessment.**

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- Refresco believes that the principle of equal opportunities is fundamental to our company's values. Our long-held aim is to provide just and fair treatment for all employees. We will not discriminate on the grounds of sex, age, disability, marital status, colour, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender reassignment._