Dry Food Ingredients

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hindustan Imports Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

About us

Hindustan Imports is a family-owned importer, processor, packer, wholesale and retailer of high-quality food ingredients.

Operating from our modern manufacturing facility, we specialise in cleaning and packing a wide range of dry food products, including grains, seeds, nuts, spices, and herbs.

Learn more about us at:

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Team Leader to lead our production team in Dandenong, Victoria, focusing on safe and quality food.

This is a full-time role and an opportunity to become a leader in our Company.

Key responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee daily production operations based on inventory levels and incoming stock
  • Set up and manage packing lines and workforce to ensure efficient and smooth operations
  • Manage rosters, workflow, and staffing allocation to minimise downtime, waste, and bottlenecks
  • Ensure optimal use of labour and resources across production lines
  • Supervise the use of processing and packing equipment while enforcing strict safety protocols
  • Monitor and enforce quality control standards, including correct packing and labelling
  • Oversee HACCP, food safety, and quality programs and maintain documentation for audits
  • Record and report accurate production data daily to the Company Director
  • Ensure clean, safe, and hygienic workspaces and equipment at all times
  • Train and induct new team members on company procedures and safety practices
  • Address personnel issues and provide day-to-day leadership and direction to the team
  • Champion workplace health and safety standards in line with company and legal requirements

Qualifications and skills

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

  • Proven experience in the food manufacturing or processing industry
  • Strong understanding of HACCP, ISO standards and the Food Standards Code
  • Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
  • Hands-on experience with packing machinery and line operations (experience with colour sorting machines is highly regarded)
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing production and/or warehouse teams
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • A proactive, can-do attitude with attention to detail

Remuneration and benefits:

  • Full time position
  • $80,000 gross annual salary + 12.0% superannuation
  • 10% employee discount at our retail store
  • Opportunity for ongoing employment in a stable, family-owned business

If you have the skills and experience that we're looking for and are ready to step into a key leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Only applicants with full working rights in Australia will be considered.

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