Operations & Production Lead (Fawkner)

Company Description Navy Strength Ice Co. is Australia’s first company dedicated to creating hand-cut, crystal-clear cocktail ice designed for premium drinking experiences. Known for its exceptional quality, the ice is crafted to chill beverages quickly, melt slowly, and maintain the flavor of every sip. With a focus on precision and clarity, our ice enhances the presentation and enjoyment of world-class cocktails. Located in Fawkner, VIC, we are passionate about elevating the standards of the beverage industry. The Role Navy Strength Ice Co. is seeking an experienced and motivated Operations & Production Lead to oversee daily production and operational workflow across our premium ice manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with a strong production background, a mechanically minded skillset, and experience guiding small teams in a manufacturing or food production environment. The Operations & Production Lead will oversee the day-to-day production of high-quality, hand-cut cocktail ice. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, ensuring quality control, maintaining equipment, training and supervising production staff, and managing inventory and orders. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Fawkner, VIC. Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily ice production, including cutting, handling and packing ice
- Lead and manage ice sculpture production as required
- Lead, coordinate and develop a production team of approximately 4–5 team members
- Coordinate production scheduling and monitor output, workflow and operational KPIs
- Assist with the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of SOPs and operational procedures
- Operate, maintain and troubleshoot production equipment including Clinebells and bandsaws
- Ensure machinery is used safely, efficiently and maintained to a high standard
- Drive continuous improvement across production processes and workflow
- Conduct quality control checks to ensure all products meet Navy Strength Ice Co. specifications
- Manage stock levels, rotation, storage and preparation for delivery
- Maintain accurate production records, reporting and operational spreadsheets where required
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe production environment
- Ensure all workplace health and safety procedures are followed Skills & Experience
- Proven experience leading teams in a production or manufacturing environment with food production for a small business highly regarded
- Solid leadership capability with experience coordinating small teams in hands-on environments
- Strong mechanical aptitude and confidence working with production machinery
- Experience operating bandsaws considered advantageous
- Background in production, manufacturing, food processing or similar environments
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet production targets
- Experience developing, documenting or improving SOPs and operational processes highly regarded
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including production tracking, operational reporting and inventory management
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency and quality
- Clear communicator with the ability to lead by example and with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach
- Comfortable working within a fast-paced and evolving small business environment Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qhwb8