Operations Team Leader

Arnott's•Avondale, AZ

About The Position

The Operations Team Leader leads the afternoon shift production and packaging teams at the Avondale operation. This hands-on role is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, high-quality manufacturing outcomes while promoting teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role oversees production performance, supports equipment reliability and process improvements, and contributes to new product trials, capital projects, and site growth initiatives.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, production, or packaging environments.
Strong people leadership and team development skills.
Experience managing production targets, labour planning, and operational performance.
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capability.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
Experience operating or setting up production machinery.
Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment.
Relevant food manufacturing qualification.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop production and packaging teams.
Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with GMP, quality, and food safety standards.
Deliver production plans and achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
Manage labour allocation, rostering, and shift performance.
Monitor equipment performance and work with maintenance teams to improve reliability.
Support new product trials, process improvements, and capital projects.
Analyse performance data and implement continuous improvement initiatives.