Facility Supervisor - Kinglake Farms

Location: KINGLAKE, VIC

Salary: Not Specified

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Kinglake Farms Pty Ltd is a large family-run horticulture business with operations in Kinglake VIC and Rosewood NSW. The company specialises in growing and packing premium blueberries for domestic distribution to the national supermarkets. The business is seeking a full-time qualified Facility Supervisor. The salary offered is $79,423 per annum plus superannuation. The Facility Supervisor will be responsible for the following duties:

• Inspect and assess incoming and processed produce to ensure compliance with quality, grading, and industry standards.
• Monitor product quality throughout all production stages, identifying and rectifying grading, handling, or mechanical issues.
• Oversee quality assurance systems and hygiene procedures, ensuring full compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
• Conduct sampling and testing of produce for quality, size, and purity, and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Ensure complete product traceability and accurate documentation, including quality assurance logs, grading sheets, and dispatch records.
• Supervise, train, and coordinate staff involved in inspection, grading, packing, and dispatch activities.
• Manage cool chain operations and storage conditions to maintain product integrity and shelf life.
• Maintain facility hygiene, waste management, and equipment cleanliness in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Liaise with operational managers to coordinate production, resolve issues, and support compliance.
• Prepare reports and recommend corrective or preventive actions to address quality or process non-conformances and improve efficiency.

The Facility Supervisor is required to have the following qualifications and experience:

• A relevant AQF Cert III or Cert IV or equivalent; OR
• 3 years of experience as a Facility Supervisor with relevant formal training; OR
• 5 years of experience as a Facility Supervisor with no formal training.

The Facility Supervisor will have the following qualities and skills:

• Ability to supervise and train workers at various production stages
• Understanding of agricultural inspection standards and grading regulations
• Familiarity with chemical handling regulations and workplace health and safety laws