Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for baking and guiding high-performing teams? At Earlyrise Baking Co, we’re on the lookout for a Bread Production Supervisor to join our production team and lead the way in crafting our iconic bread varieties — white, multigrain, wholemeal, fruit loaves, sourdoughs, brioche and more.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll be responsible for supervising and working alongside our Bread Department team to ensure smooth production, consistent quality, and a strong, collaborative culture.

 Shift Details

This is a rotating roster with the following weekly pattern:

• Week 1: Monday to Friday | 6:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Week 2: Sunday to Thursday | 6:00 am – 3:30 pm

You’ll alternate weekly to ensure smooth handover and consistent coverage across the Bread Department.

About the Role

In your role as a Bread Production Supervisor, your key responsibilities for the role

include but are not limited to:

• Lead by Example: Guide and mentor the team while working shoulder to shoulder in daily production.
• Schedule & Resource Coordination: Ensure production schedules are met by coordinating staff duties and managing ingredient and supply orders.
• Champion Food Safety: Uphold and exceed cleanliness, Food Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
• Work Safe, Think Safe, Bake Safe: Promote WHS best practices and build a strong safety-first culture.
• Engage and Develop: Support the Production Manager in driving team engagement and performance improvement.

About You

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in manufacturing or food production.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a bakery, production, or similar fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• While not mandatory, an AQF qualification in Baking or a related food production qualification would be highly regarded;
• Understanding of HACCP, GMP, and Food Safety Standards (formal training a bonus).
• Adhere to strict safety protocols and maintain high standards of quality in work.
• Physically fit and capable of regular heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (maximum 25kg).

 Why Earlyrise Baking Co?

We’re a proud family-owned bakery with strong ties to our local communities. For generations, the Stevenson Brothers – Bill, Rob, and John – have delivered fresh, quality bakery products using mostly local ingredients. At Earlyrise, we value good food, good people, and a supportive, community-driven workplace.

Orana DAMA Sponsorship Available

Qualified and/or experienced salary starting from $68,864.00 as per award rates and shift allowances and in line with experience.

Sponsorship under the Orana DAMA is available for the right candidate. If you're not a permanent resident, please include your visa status and reasons for wanting to live regionally in your application.