At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Work Area Coordinator to join our Allansford cheese manufacturing site. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will lead the overnight production team, ensuring safety, quality and production targets are achieved while fostering a positive and high-performing team culture.
This role is responsible for coordinating and leading manufacturing operations during the night shift, ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining high standards of safety, food quality and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate production activities to achieve operational and customer targets.
- Coach, support and develop production operators to drive team performance and capability.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with workplace safety requirements.
- Monitor product quality, food safety and GMP standards across the production area.
- Liaise with maintenance, quality and operational teams to ensure smooth production outcomes.
- Troubleshoot production issues and escalate concerns when required.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote standard work practices.
- Ensure accurate production reporting and system data entry.
- Support effective shift handovers and provide Production Supervisor relief when required.
You are an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and has a passion for developing people.
You will bring:
- Previous experience leading teams within manufacturing, food processing or a similar production environment.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop team members.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Experience using SAP or similar production systems.
- A strong commitment to workplace safety, food safety and quality standards.
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive positive change.
- Permanent full-time position.
- Monday to Friday night shift roster (10:00pm – 6:05am).
- Opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing team.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment.
- Work for a global leader in dairy manufacturing.
If you're a proactive leader with manufacturing experience and a passion for safety, quality and people development, we'd love to hear from you.
Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer . All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying.
As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale , Liddells , CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
