Production Supervisor

About Flavorite

At Flavorite, we’re proud to be Australia’s largest glasshouse producer of fresh, premium produce. We grow, market, distribute, and supply high-quality produce both nationally and internationally, driven by a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence in plant cultivation.

The driving force behind our story is our people. With over 1,200 team members across our sites, we’re passionate about supporting personal growth and career development. Our goal is to grow the most flavoursome produce in the most sustainable way.

We foster a safe, inclusive, and connected environment where every individual feels empowered to contribute and grow alongside us. We invest in innovation, growth, and most importantly, our people!

What you will be doing & delivering

As a Production Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for coordinating the packing function to ensure customer orders are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards. You’ll lead and support the Production Leading Hands and Production Team Members, while managing labour, productivity, quality and operational performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll work closely with the Production Manager and wider production team to ensure the packing operation meets business requirements and continuously improves.

• Team Leadership: Lead, coach and mentor Production Leading Hands and Team Members, fostering a collaborative, engaged and high-performance team environment.
• Production Operations: Coordinate daily packing activities, working closely with the production team to determine packing requirements and ensure customer orders are completed within required timeframes.
• Labour & Productivity: Plan and manage labour requirements, monitor labour hours and packing speeds, and identify opportunities to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure packing activities meet required quality standards, hygiene requirements, biosecurity practices and company procedures.
• Safety & Wellbeing: Champion a strong safety culture, conduct regular safety walks, identify and address hazards, and support initiatives that promote the health, safety and wellbeing of Team Members.
• Performance Management: Monitor team performance against KPIs, provide regular feedback and support, and address performance or conduct matters when required.
• Reporting & Administration: Maintain accurate production and packing records, monitor operational data and systems, and provide regular reporting on labour, productivity and performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Use production data and team insights to identify efficiencies, cost savings and process improvements, and support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Training & Development: Manage training schedules, support onboarding and development, and ensure Team Members have the skills and knowledge required to perform their roles safely and effectively.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Experience in production, packing, FMCG, manufacturing, agriculture or another fast-paced operational environment.
• Previous experience in team management, supervision or frontline leadership.
• Proven ability to coach, train and develop team members in a hands-on workplace.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and operational requirements.
• Strong understanding of productivity, labour management and achieving operational KPIs.
• Ability to interpret and use operational data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgement and a solutions-focused approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and utilise operational systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across a diverse workforce.
• Strong focus on quality, safety and customer requirements.
• Energetic, highly motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and accountable approach, with the ability to take ownership and drive outcomes.

Why join Flavorite

At Flavorite, we’re committed to building an inclusive and diverse team that reflects the communities that enjoy our fresh and delicious produce. We want people to feel they belong and can bring their whole selves to work.

We provide a collaborative environment for our people with a keen focus on innovation, growth and continuous improvement.

Our Perks & Benefits:

• Retail Perks: Save on hundreds of everyday items, including groceries, fuel, movie tickets, homewares, electronics and more through exclusive discounts.
• Wellness Discounts: Access a variety of offers to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being, plus helpful resources on topics like budgeting, saving for your first home, and improving sleep.
• Lifestyle Benefits: Enjoy savings on health insurance, gym memberships, superannuation, and home loans, with easy access to our wellness resources and discounts.
• Fresh Produce Giveaways: Regular team giveaways of fresh produce at our farm sites.
• Recognition & Rewards: We celebrate service anniversaries, special milestones, and team achievements with recognition and rewards.
• Community Involvement: Get involved in our volunteering initiatives and give back to our community.

Why join Flavorite? 

At Flavorite, we’re committed to building an inclusive and diverse team that reflects the communities that enjoy our fresh and delicious produce. We want people to feel they belong and can bring their whole selves to work. We provide a collaborative environment for our people with a keen focus on innovation, growth and continuous improvement.

We’re growing. That means you can too.

We’re expanding beyond 100 hectares in the next five years and we’re growing careers just as fast. Whether you’re upskilling, stepping up, or chasing new goals, we’re here to grow with you.

We’re Serious About Sustainability.

With over 30 years of growing experience, we set ourselves apart through flavour and sustainability, supported by our greenhouse-grown produce and investment in cutting-edge technology.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flavorite is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note: Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the right to work in Australia. We kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this vacancy.