Production Team Leader

About Kitchen Food Company

The Kitchen Food Company is an established and fast-growing Australian food production business delivering quality prepared fresh food solutions. We provide our innovative fresh food solutions nationally with facilities in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

We have an expanding and diverse product range which is distributed fresh daily to our partners in the retail and foodservice sectors. As we continue our growth journey, we are on the lookout for new talent to contribute to the success of our fast-paced business. At the Kitchen Food Company employees can expect a rewarding career enjoying a culture that is entrepreneurial and inclusive.

At our Riverwood site, South-West Sydney we have an exciting permanent opportunity for experienced Team Leaders/Line Leaders.

Reporting to the Production Manager the roles will each manage a team of food process operatives ensuring production runs to planned schedule and KPI's are met.

The roles offer a unique chance to broaden your skill set and make a lasting impact on our organization.

About the role

The Production Team Leader is responsible for overseeing daily operations of a small production team, ensuring efficient workflow, adherence to quality and safety standards, and achievement of shift targets. Supports staff performance management, training, and compliance with health, safety, and GMP requirements. Maintains accurate production records, manages raw material supply, monitors inventory, and troubleshoots production issues to minimize downtime and waste.

What you'll do

• Daily supervision and direction of a small production team under the guidance of the Production Manager
• Be responsible for the daily team support and review of staff performance
• Coordinate on the job staff training and assessment
• Oversee and ensure adherence to standards in quality, safety and efficiencies across the assigned production lines to meet shift requirements
• Ensure team compliance to health and safety standards and reporting of all near misses and hazards
• Maintain food safety/production records ensuring their accurate completion
• Ensure organization of the work area and GMP standards
• Oversee production lines supply of raw materials/components 
• Conduct physical inventory checks for stock verifications
• Trouble shoot production issues and escalate equipment malfunctions
• Contribute to minimizing food wastage in the production area

Qualification

• Background in food manufacturing/preparation and/or large volume commercial kitchen facility, operating food production equipment
• Understanding of GMP, HACCP and Food Safety practices
• Certificate II in Food Processing (or working towards this qualification) or equivalent (Desirable)

Skills

• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to give clear instructions to team and manage team performance
• Ability to inspire and motivate the team to realize their full potential
• Dedicated with strong work ethic and "can-do" attitude
• Able to work in fast paced production environment with changing priorities
• Exceptional personal presentation

Why join The Kitchen Food Company?

• Convenient South-west location with on-site parking
• Innovative and inclusive team environment
• Growing dynamic Company