Technical Line Lead - Day Shift
Role Overview
Location: Dandenong South
Shift: Day shift
We’re currently looking for a Technical Line Lead to join our Kinrise Snackfoods team.
This role provides first-line technical support across designated production lines, helping minimise downtime, improve performance, and support production continuity. You will work closely with Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to ensure equipment and processes consistently meet operational targets.
This role is ideal for an experienced Technical Operator, Leading Hand, Line Leader looking to further develop their leadership and technical capability within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
Key Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:
Support daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, and output targets.
Provide first-line troubleshooting and technical support to minimise downtime.
Assist with start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, and product transitions.
Coach and support operators in equipment operation, SOPs, and best practices.
Perform basic equipment adjustments, fault resets, inspections, and cleaning activities.
Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality standards.
Promote safe work practices, hazard reporting, and high housekeeping standards.
Escalate equipment, quality, or safety issues when required.
About You.
Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or a similar production environment.
Previous experience as a Technical Operator, Leading Hand, Line Leader, or similar role.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coach, support, and influence operators.
Understanding of GMP, HACCP, safety, and quality requirements.
Exposure to OEE, downtime reporting, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement programs.
A hands-on operator who leads by example and thrives on the production floor.
Apply directly now and be part of the Kinrise team!
Why Join Us?
Kinrise is a fast paced, agile business that focuses on your talents and challenges you to perform at your best. An opportunity with us would mean:
An opportunity to work with leading Australian-made brands and products
An exciting role in a growing business with a great history and an ambitious growth agenda
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Kinrise is committed to creating an environment that welcomes all, celebrates our diversity in all its forms and fosters an environment of inclusion. We recognise that our unique differences are what sets us apart and how we succeed as a team. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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About the role.
Location: Dandenong South
Shift: Day shift
We’re currently looking for a Technical Line Lead to join our Kinrise Snackfoods team.
This role provides first-line technical support across designated production lines, helping minimise downtime, improve performance, and support production continuity. You will work closely with Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to ensure equipment and processes consistently meet operational targets.
This role is ideal for an experienced Technical Operator, Leading Hand, Line Leader looking to further develop their leadership and technical capability within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
Key Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:
Support daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, and output targets.
Provide first-line troubleshooting and technical support to minimise downtime.
Assist with start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, and product transitions.
Coach and support operators in equipment operation, SOPs, and best practices.
Perform basic equipment adjustments, fault resets, inspections, and cleaning activities.
Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality standards.
Promote safe work practices, hazard reporting, and high housekeeping standards.
Escalate equipment, quality, or safety issues when required.
About You.
Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or a similar production environment.
Previous experience as a Technical Operator, Leading Hand, Line Leader, or similar role.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coach, support, and influence operators.
Understanding of GMP, HACCP, safety, and quality requirements.
Exposure to OEE, downtime reporting, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement programs.
A hands-on operator who leads by example and thrives on the production floor.
Apply directly now and be part of the Kinrise team!
Why Join Us?
Kinrise is a fast paced, agile business that focuses on your talents and challenges you to perform at your best. An opportunity with us would mean:
An opportunity to work with leading Australian-made brands and products
An exciting role in a growing business with a great history and an ambitious growth agenda
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Kinrise is committed to creating an environment that welcomes all, celebrates our diversity in all its forms and fosters an environment of inclusion. We recognise that our unique differences are what sets us apart and how we succeed as a team. We are an equal opportunity employer.
About Kinrise
Australian-owned food manufacturer making popcorn, biscuits, baking mixes, pantry staples, and contract-packed food for retailers and families.
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