Production Supervisor

Job Description
The Transfer Supervisor at Youfoodz will oversee and coordinate the safe and efficient transfer of cooked, ready-to-eat products into the high-risk production area, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.

The role provides leadership to the transfer team, maintaining high levels of hygiene, documentation accuracy, and operational efficiency while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

• Working Days: Working days will be from Saturday - Wednesday.
• Working hours: We are hiring for two Supervisors. One supervisor will cover the 4.30am - 1.30pm shift and the other supervisor will cover the 1pm - 10pm shift.
• Please note - Internally the title of this position will be "Transfer Supervisor".

You will…

• Supervise Transfer Operations: Oversee the transfer and receival of cooked, ready-to-eat products into the high-risk production area, ensuring efficient and timely operations.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to food safety standards, including BRCGS 9.0 and HACCP requirements, with all products meeting regulatory and company expectations.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, train, and support a medium-sized team, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Provide regular feedback, manage leave, and oversee timesheet accuracy in conjunction with the relevant manager.
• Monitoring & Documentation: Ensure accurate completion of records, including Critical Control Points (CCP) checks and pre-start safety checklists, maintaining audit readiness.
• Hygiene & Sanitation Oversight: Monitor hygiene practices and enforce sanitation procedures in the high-risk transfer area to prevent contamination.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve transfer processes, increasing efficiency while safeguarding product integrity.
• Incident Management: Respond promptly to non-conformances or incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Stock Management / FIFO: Conduct stock checks, remove expired stock, process returns to WIP, and ensure FIFO practices are followed to maintain efficient warehouse organisation.
• Communication & Coordination: Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth operations and resolve issues.

Workplace Health and Safety

• All employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy work environment.
• As a condition of employment, individuals are expected to:
• Comply with all relevant Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, company policies, procedures, and safe work instructions.
• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety, as well as the health and safety of others who may be affected by their actions.
• Promptly report any injuries, hazards, incidents, near misses, or unsafe conditions to a Supervisor or Manager immediately.
• Actively participate in safety training, toolbox talks, and other WHS initiatives as required.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as instructed and maintain it in good working condition.
• Support a safety-first culture by following safe work practices and contributing to continuous improvement of the work environment.

You have/are…

• At least two years' experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in a high volume, fast paced work environment
• Experience in Food Safety practices, HACCP and WH&S principles
• Experience in leading teams
• Ability to follow and provide instructions accurately and efficiently
• Sound communication skills, including understanding of and conversational ability in the
• English language, both written and verbal
• The ability to think and act quickly and efficiently
• Ability to work as part of a team, lead and motivate people
• High levels of resilience, professionalism and work ethic
• Approachable, energetic and flexible in approach
• High standards of personal presentation and hygiene

Desirable

• Experience within an FMCG environment
• Kitchen experience
• Certificate III in Food Processing
• Certificate II or III in Commercial Cookery
• Certificate I, II or III in Food Safety

What You'll Get In Return…

• The chance to have a significant impact in a leading global food technology company
• Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth
• Free access to Headspace
• HelloFresh Academies - internal learning & development
• A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries
• Company discount - 40% off Youfoodz
• Onsite gym at the facility

Start Date:
Immediately available - Can wait a notice period

Duration:
Permanent full time role. You must have the right to work full-time in Australia.

Working hours/shift:
As outlined above in job advertisement.

Location:
Karawatha, Brisbane - Parking On site

Salary:
Competitive salary & employee benefits

Are you up for the challenge?
Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations and earliest starting date.