About the business

Earlee Products is a valued and preferred partner to the global food and beverage industry, offering trusted expertise where technology, innovation and quality are paramount. We help the industry solve the biggest problems to help make "Better food outcomes, every time."

We are committed to helping our people be the best that they can be. To really make a difference and have fun doing it.

Our Core Values:

Accountability – We take ownership of our outcomes and actions; integrity is at our core.

Respect – We embrace and celebrate diversity. We believe in maintaining a positive work life balance.

Communication – We communicate for clarity; we speak up when something doesn't look right.

Teamwork – We provide opportunities to share knowledge and help others grow and succeed.

Positivity - We bring enthusiasm, passion and optimism to work every day.

Our Strengths:

Innovation - We are problem solvers - our problem-solving skills and innovation keep us ahead of our competition.

Flexibility - We are willing to change, adapt and improve to help us deliver more than our customers expect.

Safety - We pride ourselves on our reputation for safety and quality.

About the role

We are currently experiencing sales growth and expansion and have an exciting opportunity within our team for a Production Supervisor.

You will lead your team to manufacture a wide variety of products meeting Earlee Products, safety, quality, productivity and MIFOT standards.

Day to Day responsibilities

Promote and demonstrates Earlee Products WH&S, culture, values and mission.

Support the overall business to work within a LEAN and Continuous Improvement framework for continued business growth. Develop benchmarks and standards and create framework for collection of data and assessment tools

Support the Team Leader in the supervision of the QC role to ensure that the correct raw materials are picked and blended. Ensure correct set up and structure is in place each day.

Work with QA (Parm) to establish SOPs, training matrix and conduct required training as required.

Ensure that all products made meet specifications and are correctly labelled and ready for dispatch to the customer to meet the production schedule MIFOT.

Support the Team Leader in the coordination of Casual Staff to meet the production schedule.

Adheres to and ensures compliance to company’s food safety HACCP’s and GMP requirements.

Assists with preventative maintenance, breakdowns and new equipment installations.

Support the HR functions of the team, toolbox talks, performance reviews, record of conversations, safety talks and other training in consultation with management.

Work with fellow supervisors and team leaders to undertake any additional duties to meet the daily schedule.

Follow the process of meeting the individual development projects set by the Dry Production Manager.

Ensure production schedule maximises the resources for the day, bring next day production forward when there is spare capacity in the day.

Working Relationships

Work with the Dry Production Operators and Team Leaders to make sure they are all trained on SOP as required.

Provide support to the Dry Production Manager/APM to oversee the daily activities of the business.

Provide support to team leaders and operators to meet the objectives of the schedule and tasks required daily or on shift.

Work with the Quality Assurance Team for all compliance issues including GMP audits.

Work with despatch and supply chain team to manage the raw material and finished goods flow to ensure MIFOT, allergen control and coordinate customer requirements.

Work with WH&S manager to provide a safe work environment for the team.

KPI'S

Passing and improving results on GMP audits

MIFOT

Productivity target met or exceeded

Yield target met or exceeded

Reduce rework YoY

Reduce WH&S incidents YoY

Ensure Team 1o1’s are completed twice per year, performance reviews are completed annually or whenever required.

Skills and Experience

Previous experience in a supervisor position

Strong attention to detail

Basic computer skills as data entry will be required.

Good communication skills

Positive can-do attitude.

We are seeking a team oriented, innovative, and naturally engaging person who will communicate well with all internal and external customers, share information, and develop their team.

If you are looking for the next opportunity and wish to be in a growing Queensland company this could be the role you have been waiting for, please do not hesitate – APPLY NOW!