Real success where you’d least expect itWe’re not a household name – we don’t need to be. But in Maverick, you’ll find a remarkable business and a great career opportunity. Maverick Bio is a successful regional business that produces and exports enhanced animal-derived biological materials that save and improve lives around the globe. Our innovative products contribute to life-saving medical procedures, vital health research, and much, much more. Every day, our people get stuck in and deliver real work that matters.We are proud of our purpose and the people who bring it to life. Our team is down-to-earth, reliable, and committed to doing work that matters.Now, we are looking for someone to join us in a key hands-on role. Could it be you?We are now seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to drive operational excellence, safety, and team performance across multiple Melbourne production sites with expansion further afield in the future.If you are a hands-on leader who thrives in multi-site environments, builds high-performing teams, takes pride in structured, efficient operations and does not mind getting their hands dirty — this could be the career move you did not see coming.The OpportunityAs Production Supervisor, you will oversee production operations across three sites (with future growth planned). Reporting to the Production Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring:
- Operational consistency and quality across sites
- Strong WHS compliance and safety-first culture
- Lean process implementation and continuous improvement
- High team engagement and capability development
- Seamless coordination with logistics and external stakeholders
This is a leadership role with genuine influence. Your impact will be visible in safety outcomes, production performance, team culture, and operational scalability.
What You will Be Responsible For
Safety & Compliance Leadership
- Champion workplace health and safety across all sites
- Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident reporting
- Embed a proactive, safety-first mindset in every team
Production & Operational Excellence
- Manage daily, weekly and long-term production targets
- Implement and maintain Lean and quality manufacturing principles
- Standardise processes and ensure documentation consistency
- Optimise labour and resource allocation
- Oversee preparation, packaging, documentation and freight readiness
People Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor Production 2ICs and Operators
- Drive recruitment, onboarding and on-the-job training
- Conduct toolbox talks and performance reviews
- Build a positive, accountable, high-performance team culture
- Strengthen collaboration with abattoir management and internal teams
Continuous Improvement
- Drive process refinement and operational efficiency initiatives
- Ensure compliance with relevant specifications and procedures
- Participate in audits (internal and external)
- Support scalability as new regional sites are established
About You
You are a structured, calm and confident leader who leads from the front.
You bring:
- Experience leading production teams across multiple sites
- Strong operational and process orientation
- Proven WHS leadership capability
- Experience in manufacturing, processing, logistics or related environments
- Ability to travel regularly between metropolitan and regional sites
- Clear communication and professional stakeholder management skills
- High attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture
- Confidence working with MS Office and operational reporting
You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves — but you also think strategically about how to improve systems and performance.
Why Join Maverick Bio?
Real people, real work
- You will work with practical, everyday people and hands-on leaders who value your contribution
- We support each other to get the job dome and take pride in doing it well
Real global impact
- Your work will directly support medical procedures and health outcomes around the world
- While the work is not always glamorous, it truly matters
Real change and ongoing improvement
- We are a well-run business committed to doing better, everyday
- You will be part of a team that values progress and encourages new ideas
Maverick is an established, well-run business. And we are pushing for even better, every day. Here, you will have the chance to do the work and shape our approach.
You will drive continuous improvement, embed LEAN thinking across regional sites, and help take a strong operation to the next level.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like the kind of team you want to be part of, we would love to hear from you.
Please click Apply Now and include your resume and a short cover letter.
Want to Learn More?
Contact our friendly People & Culture Team on 02 6885 1200 for a confidential chat.
Maverick Bio is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Please note that all applicants must meet relevant medical and physical requirements to be considered for this role.
