For over 20 years, Bidfood has provided quality ingredients to the Foodservice and catering industry in Australia. With 50+ locations and a team of over 2,300 nationwide, Bidfood is recognised as one of the country’s leading distributors in the industry. An opportunity exists for a skilled and adaptable full‑time line Production Manager at our cleaning chemical production facility located in Yatala, Queensland.
About the Role
The company is relocating our chemical blending division and are seeking a hands‑on, motivated individual to lead operations from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing business with established sales and ambitious expansion plans.
The Production Manager role encompasses management of the entire site. You’ll be responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day operations, ensuring safety compliance, driving efficiency and quality in production. You’ll play a key role in shaping the site’s culture and processes, with the opportunity to grow into broader leadership as the business scales.
What we’re looking for
- A proactive, hands‑on leader with a strong operational mindset
- Experience in chemical manufacturing, blending, or related industries
- Commercially minded
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Career ambition and a desire to grow with the business
Duties
- Responsible for the entire site including staff,
production and inventory
- Maintaining the requirements of the Quality, Safety, Environment based systems in a Dangerous Good Manufacturing Setting
- Hands‑on role formulating chemical batches, operating packaging lines and forklift driving to receive and dispatch goods
- Liaise with Technical Support – QA Co‑ordinator, providing assistance with External/Internal Audits and WINs
Skills and Experience
- Small Batch Chemical Compounding
- High standard of safety working with Dangerous Goods
- Able to work methodically and accurately
- Mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain equipment
- Forklift Licence (advantageous)
- Physically fit
Bidfood can offer you
- Staff discounted pricing on 4000+ items
- Access to online workforce development programs
- Team member access to Corporate Health Plans and other staff benefits
- Employee Assistance programs to support staff and their families
If you believe you are the right person to join our team, please apply with your cover letter and confidential resume.
Applications close
Monday 3rd August 2026
Please note only short‑listed candidates will be contacted
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you have a forklift licence?
- Do you have First Aid Certification?
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