About the Business:

Mulgowie Farming Company is a large Australian owned and operated horticultural business, specialising in the growing, packing, marketing and distribution of fresh vegetables for domestic and export markets. Over the past 75 years, Mulgowie Farming Company has grown far and wide, with vegetable farms across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Mulgowie farmers are passionate about tending to Healthy Soil, growing Healthy Plants and consistently providing high quality, nutritious fresh vegetables for Healthy People.

About the role:

We are seeking a Production Supervisor for our Pack House Operations (Green Beans and Sweet Corn) at both

• Mulgowie facility in the Laidley Valley (full-time perm)
• Bowen facility in North Queensland (full-time fixed term to December 2025)

This role will require you to oversee the production team across morning and afternoon rostered shifts. A strong emphasis on production with particular focus and attention to detail on People Safety and Quality Assurance are paramount.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supervision of rostered Packhouse team
• Ensuring the safety and support of all members in your team to deliver quality and efficient outcomes
• Leading by example, demonstrating quality standards to your team
• Lead and develop the Packhouse team to improve operational efficiencies
• Delivering regular communications to your team
• Supporting your coordinator to build a culture of best practice and innovation
• Ensuring your team have appropriate equipment for all conditions
• Utilise approved pack house best management practices
• Ensuring compliance with all food safety standards including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Mulgowie will value you for your interest and commitment. If you put in the effort, you will learn new skills and enjoy a stable and friendly working environment.

To be successful in the position you will have:

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of experience working in a fast-paced food manufacturing/production, packing, or supply chain environment
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead in a team environment where English may not be the primary language
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills
• Sound knowledge of Safety and Environmental Standards
• Sound knowledge of quality systems (e.g. HACCAP, GMP)
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Agricultural crop conversion and scheduling experience will be highly regarded
• Led a diverse team in a fresh food environment
• QA/QC experience in manufacturing

Skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• A willingness to learn, be flexible and able to adapt in a multi skilled environment
• Confident, hardworking team player with good organisation, technical, and leadership skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• High levels of initiative and the ability to apply discretion and judgment to problem solve
• Process driven with a commitment for continuous improvement
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook ​​
• Sound knowledge of WH&S in the workplace.
• Can work independently but also well within a team
• Be physically fit
• Have strong attention to detail and be safety focused
• Good communication skills
• Reliability, ongoing commitment and a willingness to go the extra mile
• Forklift license would be highly regarded
• LEAN manufacturing knowledge would be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

At Mulgowie; we value the Consumer in all of our decision making; value the safety of our people and product; respect all people and are united through team spirit; and value clear communication whilst welcoming all ideas for improvement.

This is an exciting role for candidates who pride themselves on providing a high level of customer satisfaction and have the drive to continue professional growth to support and strengthen our high calibre operations.