Shift Supervisor

Position Snapshot

Location: Campbellfield, VIC 
Duration: Full time, permanent
Shift: Afternoon Shift (2:30 PM to 11:00 PM)
3+ years’ experience relevant to this role

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world.  At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our philosophy is Good Food, Good Life, and we’re building a company that you’ll be proud to be part of. 

Opportunity currently exists for a Shift Supervisor to join the Production team in our Campbellfield Factory. The Campbellfield factory produces confectionery brands such as Kit Kat, Milky Bar, Smarties, Aero, Soothers, QuickEze, Chokito and many more which delight consumers worldwide.  

The Shift Supervisor will ensure line (shift) production plan is fully achieved on time and in compliance with internal and external requirements meeting safety, quality, cost, delivery and environmental needs (strive towards Manufacturing Excellence).

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Production Manager, key responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Lead a strong safety culture by ensuring a safe working environment and enforcing hygiene and safety procedures (PPE, LOTO, handwashing, good manufacturing practices, etc.).


• Coach employees to meet and exceed the requirements of the job through Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) approach.


• Ensure all finished goods are produced to quality standards and in full compliance with Nestlé GMP and TGA GMP.


• Maintain clean, well organised working areas and ensure all installations and equipment meet GMP requirements.


• Manage shift performance through regular operational reviews (SHO, WOR, DOR) and standard routines (SDCA).


• Drive continuous improvement using basic problem solving tools and sharing learnings.


• Monitor line controls and take immediate corrective action to maintain product quality and compliance with manufacturing instructions.


• Foster smooth shift operations through effective employee and industrial relations management.


• Ensure adequate skill distribution across the shift to meet production plans.


• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Functional Support teams to ensure effective maintenance of equipment and installations.

What will make you successful

• Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be self-motivated, proactive and have a proven capacity to work effectively within a team environment.


• Knowledge in food manufacturing or degree/diploma in Food Science or Engineering.


• Relevant work experience either during or after studies.


• Enjoy working within cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.


• A positive attitude with the ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships.


• Ability to use data systems and tools for reporting and analysis


• Demonstrated leadership capability through leading a project or initiative within a factory environment.


• Strong leadership behaviours, including confidently addressing inappropriate behaviour and applying everyday coaching to engage and develop the workforce.


• Passionate about working for Nestlé and sharing its purpose.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights  

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline at our discretion, so we encourage early applications.

Benefits

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support


• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and program


• Discounted Nestlé products


• Competitive remuneration package


• Employee Assistance Program

Our Story

Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.

Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.

For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-

Apply today!