About us
At Mexex, part of the Key Food Solutions (KFS) Group, we make quality food products for leading brands. You have likely eaten a lot of our products without having realised it - and here is your opportunity to be a part of the process!
We are seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to take ownership of a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, with a clear mandate to lift GMP standards, build team capability, and consistently deliver safe, high-quality product.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in driving standards, developing people, and embedding best practice across food safety, quality, and operational performance.
About the Role
As a key leader on the production floor, you will:
- Lead and coach a team to deliver consistent, high-quality output to specification
- Champion and embed Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) across all production activities
- Drive a culture of food safety, quality, hygiene, and workplace safety excellence
- Build team capability through structured training, mentoring, and accountability
- Monitor production performance, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with KPIs
- Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to optimise outcomes
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Capability
- Lead, coach, and develop production teams to build strong capability and ownership of standards
- Ensure all team members are trained, competent, and performance-ready
- Set clear expectations and role model behaviours aligned to company values and safety-first culture
GMP, Food Safety & Quality
- Drive adherence to GMP, HACCP, CCPs and QCPs
- Proactively identify and correct any compliance or quality risks
- Ensure all production activities meet internal and customer specifications
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and process discipline
Operational Performance
- Manage day-to-day production activities including task allocation, rotations, and workflow optimisation
- Monitor and report on production KPIs, process flow, and downtime
- Ensure accurate completion of all production records, batch documentation, and checklists
Safety & Compliance
- Lead a strong safety culture, ensuring hazards, near misses, and incidents are reported and addressed
- Ensure compliance with WHS and food hygiene regulations
What You Bring
- Proven experience as a Team Leader in food or beverage manufacturing
- Strong working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards
- Demonstrated ability to build team capability, focus on GMP, and drive accountability
- A proactive, hands-on leadership style with excellent communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence
Desirable:
- Certificate III in Food Processing (or equivalent).
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to make a real impact on standards and team performance
- Be part of a business committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
- Work alongside a collaborative team across production, quality, and innovation
Our Values
Key Food Solutions' values are represented by STICC - Safety, one Team, Integrity, putting Customers First and Care. We seek to employ people who are like minded and continuously operate in line with these guiding principles.
Apply Now
Please follow the steps to apply for this role through Indeed
Questions?
If you have further queries, please contact [email protected] with your questions and a copy of your CV attached. Please note applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered - your application will only be considered if it lodged through Seek.
If you’re an experienced leader who is passionate about GMP, building high-performing teams, and delivering quality outcomes, we’d love to hear from you
Pay: $32.00 – $36.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
