Production Line Supervisor

We’re Costa. Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. On the land, in distribution centres, and out on the roads – Costa people work hard to bring the freshest produce to tables across Australia. But joining our team is about more than just hard work. It’s about picking a meaningful, sustainable job that’s good for you, and for Australia.

Our Costa farms based in Emerald QLD, is the largest citrus grower in northern Australia. With full ownership of our farms, we retain control of the entire growing and distribution process and can confidently deliver the freshest, highest standards. The Costa team provides employment for more than 800+ people from many diverse backgrounds in various types of jobs across a range of broad and specialised fields.

People are the heart of Costa. Our employees enjoy some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry. From competitive pay to health, wellbeing, and further learning and development opportunities. No matter the role, you’ll always benefit from an environment that encourages and supports you to thrive, grow and connect.

Our team is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Production Line Supervisor to join our compassionate team on a full-time basis in Emerald, QLD.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and confident Production Line Supervisor to lead daily operations on one of our citrus packing lines. This role is the most senior operational authority on the line during the shift and is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and high‑quality production outcomes.

You will lead people, manage real‑time decision‑making, and ensure fruit is graded, packed, and dispatched to specification while balancing safety, throughput, yield, cost, and customer requirements.

During the off‑season, this role will also support wider packhouse operations through cleaning, maintenance preparation, and general operational assistance as required. A strong team‑player mindset is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and control all aspects of the production line including start‑ups, changeovers, shutdowns, and emergency stops.
• Operate and adjust Tomra Spectrim / LUCAi grading systems to maximise value and maintain accurate specifications.
• Ensure all packed fruit meets customer, market, and brand standards, stopping production when required.
• Maintain safe operations by enforcing WHS requirements and responding immediately to unsafe conditions.
• Direct and support floor supervisors, ensuring stations are resourced, briefed, and aligned.
• Monitor waste, juice loss, packaging usage, and rework to minimise cost and inefficiency.
• Coordinate with QA, Maintenance, Logistics, and other key internal stakeholders.
• Prepare accurate shift reports covering downtime, pack-outs, throughput, quality issues, and risks.
• Deliver strong handovers to the next shift to ensure continuity and stability.

You are a calm, decisive leader with experience supervising production or packing operations in FMCG, food manufacturing, or fresh produce. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, communicate clearly, and can lead under pressure.

You will bring:

• Experience supervising a production line or team.
• Strong communication and people‑leadership skills.
• Knowledge of fruit quality, grading, or fresh produce packing (citrus advantageous).
• Experience with optical grading equipment (Spectrim/LUCAi) highly regarded.
• Sound judgement, disciplined escalation, and high accountability.
• Ability to adapt, use initiative, and manage continual change.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Year 12 education (or equivalent).
• First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain).

Why Join Us

• Professional, values‑driven organisation
• A collaborative culture with a focus on safety and continuous improvement
• Opportunities for development and skill growth
• A supportive environment across a large and diverse workforce