About the role

At Harris Smokehouse is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to help lead the charge. Based at our state-of-the-art Mount Barker facility, you'll take real ownership of machine performance, keeping every line running at its best.

Reporting to the Team Supervisor and working shoulder-to-shoulder with the factory team, you'll lead from the front — coordinating machine operations, driving production, and keeping yield on point. This is genuine, hands-on leadership: physical, fast-paced and deeply rewarding.

Key responsibilities

• Report to the Team Supervisor and work closely with the wider factory team

• Lead a production team on the floor, keeping work organised and on schedule

• Coordinate machinery and lead staff to keep production flowing efficiently

• Ability to follow instructions and maintain records

• Monitor production output and yield, taking action to keep both on track

• Take ownership of machine settings, running and optimising equipment on the line

• Train and support new employees as they join the team

• Uphold WHS and HACCP procedures at all times

• Fault-find production and machinery issues, working closely with Maintenance and Quality

• Lead and assist with cleaning to food safety standards

• Step in operationally wherever needed — this is a genuinely hands-on role

About you

• Experience in manufacturing or food production (essential)

• Exposure to machinery, plant or equipment environments — seafood or meat processing highly regarded

• Previous experience as a leading hand or supervisor

• Working knowledge of HACCP and WHS procedures

• Confidence fault-finding machinery and process issues, and liaising with Maintenance and management

• Ability to lift up to 20kg and remain on your feet for extended periods

• Comfortable working in a cold, wet environment

• Sound understanding of safety, maintenance and operational processes

Benefits

• Above Award wages

• A key leadership role with genuine influence on the production floor

• Competitive remuneration

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — support to help you thrive at home and at work

• Onsite parking