Operations & Production Lead

About the role

Navy Strength Ice Co. is looking for an experienced Operations & Production Lead to manage daily production of premium hand‑cut cocktail ice at its Fawkner facility. This hands‑on leadership role combines team management, equipment oversight, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily ice production, including cutting, handling, packing and ice‑sculpture work.
• Coordinate a production team of 4‑5 members, schedule shifts and monitor output against KPIs.
• Develop, implement and refine SOPs and operational procedures.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot production equipment such as Clinebells and bandsaws.
• Drive continuous improvement across workflows and ensure safe, efficient machinery use.
• Conduct quality control checks to meet company specifications.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation, storage and preparation for delivery.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports and operational spreadsheets.
• Uphold a clean, organised and safe production environment, following all WHS procedures.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading teams in a small‑business food production or manufacturing setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and confidence working with production machinery.
• Ability to organise priorities, meet production targets and drive process improvements.
• Experience creating or improving SOPs is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel.
• Bandsaw operation.