About us

Here at Wallaby Foods, we are entering an exciting new era.

Based in our purpose-built facility in the beautiful hills of Murwillumbah, we're a proud Northern Rivers snack company on a mission to prove that delicious and wholesome can be the same thing. Our mantra, Made From Good, speaks not only to the ingredients that go into our products, but to the way we do business, support our team, and show up every day.

Following significant growth over the past 12 months, we're looking for talented people to join our team and work from our state-of-the-art facility in South Murwillumbah.

Role Overview

The Production Manager is responsible for leading day‑to‑day production operations within a regulated food manufacturing environment. This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient execution of the production plan while maintaining high standards of food safety, quality, and operational discipline. The Production Manager plays a key role in delivering daily output, developing teams, and driving continuous improvement on the factory floor.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Operations

- Lead and manage daily production activities to ensure delivery against production schedules, volume targets, and customer demand

- Execute production plans efficiently by ensuring materials, labour, and equipment are available and prepared ahead of schedule

- Drive performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD) metrics

- Monitor line performance and address issues impacting throughput, downtime, or waste in real time

- Ensure correct material flow, line clearance, and product status control throughout all stages of production

- Work closely with Maintenance to coordinate planned maintenance activities and minimise unplanned downtime

Compliance & Quality





- Ensure full compliance with the Food Safety Program (HACCP), GMP requirements, and internal quality systems

- Maintain high standards of production documentation including batch records, pre‑ and post‑operational checks, line checks, and CCP monitoring

- Identify, escalate, and support investigation of deviations, non‑conformances, and food safety risks

- Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and preparation for customer, certification, and regulatory audits

- Partner with QA to ensure timely batch release and effective issue resolution

People Leadership

- Lead, coach, and motivate production teams across shifts to deliver safe, consistent, and high‑quality output

- Set transparent expectations around roles, responsibilities, and decision‑making at line and shift level

- Drive a strong culture of food safety, GMP discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement

- Identify training needs and ensure operators are competent, authorised, and cross‑trained where required

- Support workforce planning, rostering, attendance management, and performance reviews

Safety & Workplace Standards

- Lead by example in adherence to WHS policies, procedures, and safe work practices

- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and GMP compliance across all production areas

- Ensure safe operation and handling of equipment, raw materials, allergens, and cleaning chemicals

Cross-Functional Collaboration





- Work closely with QA, Warehouse, Maintenance, Procurement, and Planning to ensure smooth production execution

- Support new product introductions, trials, and production changeovers

- Proactively communicate production risks, delays, and constraints to the leadership team

Reporting & Performance Management

- Track and report daily and weekly production performance, including output, downtime, waste, and labour efficiency

- Review schedule adherence and implement corrective actions to address gaps

- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, productivity, and cost performance

Capabilities, Experience & Qualifications

Essential Experience

- 3–7 years’ experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role within a food manufacturing environment

- Proven experience managing teams in a HACCP and GMP‑controlled facility

- Strong understanding of food safety principles, allergen management, and quality systems

- Track record of meeting production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards

Skills & Capabilities

- Hands‑on leadership style with strong presence on the production floor

- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment

- Solid problem‑solving skills with experience in root cause analysis

- Strong communication skills across operators, QA, maintenance, and leadership

- Data‑driven approach to performance monitoring and improvement

Qualifications (Preferred)

- Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Food Science, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Operations Management

- HACCP certification (or willingness to obtain)

- Training in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies

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