Cleaning Supervisor

• Lead safe, high-standard cleaning operations in one of Australia’s largest citrus pack houses
• Permanent full time hands-on supervisory role supporting production
• Mildura location with plenty of onsite parking

Mildura Fruit Company packs and markets a full range of citrus fruits sourced from more than 120 growers in the horticultural regions of Sunraysia, Riverland and Riverina to destinations around the world. Our unparalleled experience in the industry has also enabled us to diversify from marketing solely citrus to becoming a preeminent exporter of a wide range of fruits.

We have an exciting position for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our team and play a crucial part in the team’s success.

Why Join Us? 

• Essential Site Role: Coordinate cleaning and hygiene activities that help keep operations safe, compliant and ready for production. 
• Cross-Functional Exposure: Work closely with Production, QC/QA, inventory, procurement, engineering and operations teams. 
• Supportive Environment: Join a practical, team-oriented workplace where safety, quality and reliability matter. 
• Established Business: Build your career with a respected horticultural business with strong regional and industry connections. 

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee and supervise cleaning operations across the MFC plant, ensuring cleaning and hygiene tasks are completed safely, efficiently and in line with QA requirements. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Coordinating daily cleaning activities, schedules and records to meet QA and operational requirements. 
• Liaising with Production, QC/QA, inventory, procurement and cleaning team members to ensure cleaning priorities are achieved. 
• Ensuring cleaning products, chemicals and equipment are available, safely used, maintained and appropriately stored. 
• Supervising, training and supporting cleaning team members in SOPs, safety requirements and effective cleaning practices. 
• Overseeing machinery, equipment and packing line cleaning so work is completed correctly, safely and on time. 
• Identifying and communicating faulty equipment, packing line issues or material requirements to the appropriate team. 
• Maintaining chemical stock levels, coordinating ordering requirements and managing chemical drum recycling processes. 
• Completing cleaning records daily and supporting accurate paperwork, times and compliance records. 
• Ensuring end-of-shift site security requirements are completed, including lights, doors, alarms and gates as required. 
• Contributing to continuous improvement and completing other duties in consultation with management. 

What you’ll bring

We are looking for a safety-focused, organised and practical supervisor who can lead a small team, work collaboratively across the site and maintain high cleaning and hygiene standards. You will bring: 

• Previous experience in a cleaning, hygiene, production or food manufacturing environment, ideally in a supervisory role. 
• Strong safety mindset and understanding of WHS requirements in a food factory environment. 
• Forklift licence and current car driver licence. 
• Ability to complete paperwork, cleaning records and times accurately and neatly. 
• Good communication skills with the confidence to liaise with staff, managers, suppliers and contractors. 
• Strong time management, planning and organisation skills with the ability to respond to changing priorities. 
• Ability to work safely, use initiative and problem-solve without close supervision. 
• Reasonable computer skills and the ability to use internal systems for ordering, records and time management. 
• A practical understanding of cleaning chemicals, Safety Data Sheets, equipment care and safe cleaning methods. 
• A positive, hands-on approach with a strong work ethic and willingness to support the broader operation. 

If you take pride in leading safe, high-quality cleaning operations and enjoy working in a hands-on production environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and become an important part of the MFC team.

Applicants must have unlimited and ongoing working rights in Australia to be considered for the role.