Full time Permanent Associate

Posted 23 Jul 2026

Description

About us

Garlo's Pies is a proudly 100% Australian-owned family business renowned for crafting premium-quality pies and pastry products. We service over 400+ food service customers, major supermarkets, airlines across Australia, and export to 9 countries worldwide.

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced Food manufacturing Team Leaderto join our team. You’ll be responsible for leading a team on our pastry and packaging lines, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.

This is a high-impact role suited to someone who enjoys leading from the front and driving team performance.

Key responsibilities

- Lead, coach and support a team to achieve daily and weekly production targets
- Maximise line efficiency and minimise downtime
- Troubleshoot production and machinery issues and escalates when required
- Maintain accurate production records and reporting
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and WHS standards
- Promote a safe, clean,



and high-performing work environment

What we're looking for

- Minimum 2 years’ leadership experience in food manufacturing or processing
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, with effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Solid understanding of HACCP, GMP, and WHS requirements
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
- Proficient in using production equipment and data tracking systems
- A passion for delivering high-quality products and a keen eye for detail
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

What's on offer

- Every week is a long weekend, work Monday to Thursday
- Work in a safe, airconditioned environment.
- Free allocation of pies each week.
- Eat for free in our Garlo’s Meal Room.
- A week shutdown over Christmas.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace that values its people.

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