Production Supervisor

• Opportunity to lead our Production team
• Fixed-term full-time opportunity- 76 hours a fortnight until 04/01/2026
• Located at Perth Processing Centre, WA

Discover life-giving possibilities
Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

 
An opportunity to grow through a supervisory role overseeing the Processing team within the Perth facility. You will ensure the required production outcomes are being met by effectively delivering the production schedule and managing resources and workflow within the production environment. Ultimately, this will lead to the efficient and timely supply of blood and blood products within a culture of service excellence.

As a Production Supervisor you will continually look for ways to optimise work processes through active learning and adapting your approach to achieve great outcomes while working collaboratively with other team members.
 

A day in the role will see you:

• Lead the Processing team to deliver core work processes to manufacture blood products
• Collaborate with other Supervisors to recruit, develop and coach team members 
• Support the Production Manager in monitoring and driving operational performance and priorities
• Maintain and manage the required quality standards for regulatory compliance to meet the Code of GMP and NATA.

Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for;

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in supervising a production team 
• Experience using standard operating procedures to perform a range of technical processes
• Experience with Lean manufacturing processes in a regulated production environment adhering to GMP and GLP principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively for planning & effective management of a team and delivery of KPI’s

Reporting to Production Manager, you will be based in the Processing department at Perth Processing Centre across a range of hours Monday – Sunday. There will be some on-call requirements and the need to work across some public holidays.

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing 
We’re a diverse and inclusive bunch. We’re proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. We place our employees wellbeing at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have access to:  

• A range of salary packaging benefits including the option to package up to $15,900 of your salary
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Discounted private health cover with fantastic corporate benefit
• Discounted access to 1,430+ gyms & pools all over Australia
• Employee Assistance Program; Free, 24/7 and confidential health, safety and wellbeing support
• Discounts and benefits with selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants eyewear and more 

Excited to join us? Apply now and discover a career filled with life-changing possibilities. 
 

Next steps 

When it comes to recruitment we like to move fast, this means we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed. If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.  

For further details on this position, please contact Rashmi Malhotra on rmalhotra@redcrossblood.org.au. Please note: applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted.

This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Engagement team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.