Line Leader - Food Manufacturing

Join The Kitchenary – Part of the Woolworths Group

The Kitchenary is a leading Australian fresh food business, combining world-class expertise and state-of-the-art equipment to deliver innovative, value-added meal solutions.

This is a key role for someone who can lead from the front—driving team performance while actively operating high-speed production equipment. You’ll be responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality production outcomes while supporting and developing your team on the floor.

We are currently seeking Day, Afternoon and Night Shift candidates - please specify on your application what shift is your preference

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Team Leader / Machine Operator, you’ll combine operational expertise with people leadership:

• Operating and monitoring production machinery at full capacity

• Performing machine start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers

• Adjusting settings, changing tools, and optimising line performance

• Troubleshooting faults and escalating where required

• Completing quality checks (metal detection, weights, seals, gas checks)

• Maintaining GMP standards and ensuring food safety compliance

• Overseeing daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and output targets

• Coordinating and supporting team members on the line to ensure smooth operations

• Leading by example in safety, GMP, and operational standards

• Monitoring performance, addressing issues, and providing real-time feedback

• Ensuring all SOPs, CCP checks, and documentation are completed accurately

• Communicating effectively with Production, QA, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams

• Identifying and resolving production issues, including downtime and resource gaps
  

Why Join Us?

• Permanent, stable employment with career progression opportunities

• Be part of the Woolworths Group network

• Work with modern equipment and automated production lines

• Supportive team with training and upskilling opportunities

• Team Benefits Card – discounts on groceries, fuel, retailers and much more!    

• Onsite store with discounted meals + weekly fruit baskets

• Wellbeing support (EAP, onsite physio and massage)

What You Bring

• Experience as a Machine Operator in FMCG or food manufacturing

• Demonstrated experience leading from the floor / line - or ready to take that next step into your career

• Strong understanding of production processes, machinery, and troubleshooting

• Knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, CCPs)

• Ability to manage priorities, delegate, and make sound decisions under pressure

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage and motivate a team

• Good attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality

• Full Australian working rights

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a hands-on operator who enjoys working with machinery, solving problems, and being part of a high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join The Kitchenary.