Production Supervisor

• Fixed Term Full-Time opportunity - 38.00 hours per week until 03/01/2027
• Salary range between $110K to $125K + Penalties (if applicable) + Super + Salary Packaging and more
• Located at Perth Processing Centre, Western Australia

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 testing and processing teams within the Perth Processing Centre. You'll 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:

• Developing & managing rosters and shifts and direct team members to react to manufacturing requirements
• Co-ordinate with upstream and downstream departments
• Identify new talent for the Production team & support in training/coaching and staff development
• Utilise reports and forecasts to manage manufacturing targets and plans
• Champion and lead continuous improvement items
• Directly engage in blood processing activities
• Support the Production Manager & collaborate with other Supervisors in monitoring and driving operational performance and priorities
• Maintain and manage the required quality standards to regulatory compliance to meet the Code of GMP and NATA.

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

• Production/processing experience in a technical or pharmaceutical manufacturing regulated GMP/GLP environment
• Demonstrated ability to supervise a Production team, with previous supervision experience desirable
• A current understanding of using standard operating procedures to perform a range of technical processes
• Ability to work collaboratively for planning & effective management of a team and deliver on KPI’s
• Ability to collaborate fluidly with peers and cross-functional groups
• Excellent written, oral communication, and organizational skills required

You will be based in the Processing department at Perth Processing Centre Monday – Saturday across a range of hours reporting to the Production Manager. 

Benefits and Wellbeing

We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.

In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following:

• Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• 14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent
• 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
• Plus, many more!

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW! 

We are a 2025 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. For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Rashmi Malhotra via rmalhotra@redcrossblood.org.au. 

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