Production Supervisor

Want a high flying career for the world's largest air services provider? Come join our high performance Brisbane Airport Flight Catering team as an Production Supervisor  in a  permanent full-time position.

What does a typical day look like?

The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee and manage all assembly and packing operations within their designated area of control.

In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are:

• Accountable for minimising wastages by monitoring, improving & managing existing procedures.
• Recommend improvements to the relevant Department Manager where necessary.
• Ensure that all flights are meticulously packed according to the specified standards and promptly delivered to the dispatch fridge.
• Provide strategic direction, support, and guidance to a team of Catering Attendants.
• Roster as per the baselines to ensure optimum efficiency.
• Investigate, analyse, suggest, and implement corrective action plans to resolve assembly issues.
• Carry out additional duties as may be reasonably requested by the Executive Chef and/or Senior Management.
• Ensure employees are trained as per the business training matrix and schedule.
• Lead and participate in dnata safety programs, including toolboxes talks, safety stand downs, safety meetings and other safety initiatives.

What do you need to be successful in securing this role?

• Demonstrated success in a similar role.
• Strong resource planning skills with a demonstrated ability to create effective & efficient rosters for a large team.
• Previous experience with LEAN or SIX SIGMA project management would be an advantage.
• Previous experience managing more than 30 frontline staff. 
• Excellent leadership skills and experience in managing a diverse group of employees.
• A strong commitment to food safety and compliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment preferred but not essential.
• As you will be working in the Aviation Services industry, you will be required to obtain a clear National Police Check.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a close knit & dedicated team that is committed to safety.
• Competitive salary. 
• Free daily staff meals, and uniforms provided.
• Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.

About Us:

We are Australia’s largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering and retail, food manufacturing, and airport lounge management, our group of diverse brands enables us to deliver extensive service capabilities.

Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines, we operate 16 facilities across 10 cities and employ over 4,000 people who help us to produce over 64 million meals, and service more than 250,000 flights, each year.

Parent company dnata – part of the Emirates Group – is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently.

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Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you!

Click the link below and upload your resume to start on the journey of joining the dnata catering family as a Flight Assembly Supervisor