Shift Supervisor

About the role

The Shift Supervisor will lead the production team on the designated shift within Pact Group's packaging division. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager and working closely with the Site Quality Officer, you will ensure safety, quality and production targets are met.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the shift production team to achieve safety, quality, and production targets.
• Allocate daily tasks, monitor performance and ensure machines operate safely and within specification.
• Conduct product quality checks, address non‑conformances and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Monitor waste, downtime and operational issues, taking corrective action as required.
• Complete accurate production records, shift handovers and ensure compliance with WHS, Food Safety, Quality and Business Management System requirements.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading or coordinating teams in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging or plastics.
• Strong understanding of production processes, equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of WHS, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, make sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment and drive continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Plastic moulding experience (injection, blow or extrusion).
• Equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Maintenance coordination and breakdown resolution.
• Production record keeping and reporting.