Factory Manager | Food Manufacturing | Toowoomba
Lead a growing food manufacturing operation and help shape the future of our business.
Due to significant growth in production volumes and continued business expansion, Homestyle Bake is seeking an experienced Factory Manager to join our Toowoomba-based leadership team.
This is not a replacement position.
It is a newly created leadership role that will work alongside ourexisting Factory Manager, providing operational leadership across our manufacturing operation and supporting the next phase of growth for our business.
We're particularly interested in leaders from fresh food manufacturing, bakery, dairy, meat, beverage or other food production environments.
However, we also welcome applications from experienced FMCG and manufacturing professionals who have successfully led large production teams and delivered strong operational outcomes.
What's on Offer?
Newly created leadership position due to company growth
Senior operational role with genuine influence across the business
Work alongside an established and experienced leadership team
Competitive salary package
Join an established, successful and growing Australian-owned food manufacturer
Flexibility that supports work-life balance while meeting the operational needs of a dynamic manufacturing environment
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for leading factory operations through a team of Supervisors and frontline leaders, ensuring production targets, quality standards, safety outcomes and business objectives are achieved.
You will play a key role in developing leadership capability,



driving operational excellence and building a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement and teamwork.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading, coaching and developing Production Supervisors and operational leaders
Managing day-to-day production, packing and dispatch activities
Driving productivity, labor efficiency, yield improvement and cost control
Ensuring compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, SQF and WHS requirements
Leading workforce planning, recruitment and succession initiatives
Managing employee performance, conduct and attendance matters
Monitoring operational KPIs and implementing improvement initiatives
Supporting continuous improvement projects across the facility
Managing operational resources, equipment and production capability
Building a positive, engaged and high-performing workplace culture
About You
You are a proven people leader who enjoys being visible on the production floor, developing teams and delivering operational results.
Ideally, you'll bring experience from fresh food manufacturing, bakery or food production environments, however we also welcome applications from experienced leaders within FMCG, manufacturing or large-scale production operations.
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
Demonstrated experience in a Factory Manager, Production Manager,



Manufacturing Manager or similar leadership role
Significant people leadership experience, including leading supervisors and large operational teams
Experience managing performance, workforce planning and employee relations matters
Strong knowledge of production environments and operational performance metrics
Experience working within quality, food safety and WHS frameworks
A passion for coaching, mentoring and developing teams
Robust commercial acumen and ability to manage labor and operational costs
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on achieving results
Highly Regarded
Fresh food manufacturing experience
Bakery manufacturing experience
HACCP, GMP, SQF or Food Safety experience
Trade qualification within a manufacturing environment
About Homestyle Bake
Based in Toowoomba, Homestyle Bake has been proudly producing quality bakery products since ****.
What started as a small local bakery has grown into a respected food manufacturing business supplying customers across Queensland and beyond.
Built on strong relationships, quality products and a commitment to doing things the right way, Homestyle Bake continues to support local growers and suppliers wherever possible.
We take pride in producing nutritious, high-quality bakery products while maintaining the values and customer focus that have underpinned our success for more than 35 years.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced leader who shares our commitment to quality, people and continuous improvement.
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📌 Factory Manager (Toowoomba)
🏢 Homestyle Bake
📍 Toowoomba