Site Operations Manager

Tip Top Bakeries is seeking an exceptional Site Operations Manager to lead our Chullora site, overseeing a workforce of 300+ employees and a leadership team of 7 direct reports. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will have end-to-end accountability for site performance across safety, operations, food safety, maintenance, warehousing and distribution.

Location: Sydney, NSW, AU

Purpose of the Role

- Lead all site operations to achieve safety, quality, service and financial targets
- Drive a positive safety culture and continue the focus on eliminating critical risks
- Champion food safety and quality standards across the site
- Lead, coach and develop a team of experienced operational leaders
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement
- Manage site budgets, productivity initiatives and capital projects
- Partner with national supply chain and functional teams to deliver business outcomes
- Build organisational capability and develop future leadership talent
- Lead change initiatives while maintaining robust employee engagement

About You

You are an authentic and credible leader with a proven track record in large-scale food manufacturing environments.

You'll Bring

- Significant senior operations leadership experience within FMCG food manufacturing environment
- Experience leading large, complex manufacturing sites and multi-disciplinary teams
- Demonstrated success driving operational excellence, cultural improvement and business performance
- Strong safety, quality and food manufacturing knowledge
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills




- The ability to navigate change and bring people with you
- Strong commercial acumen and experience managing operational budgets
- A genuine passion for developing people and building high‑performing teams

Why Join Us?

At Tip Top Bakeries, we proudly produce an extensive range of wholesome sliced bread, muffins, crumpets, pies, and bakery snacks. Our purpose of ‘Everyday Moments of Goodness’ embodies the difference we strive to bring. We invest in learning, growth and career development for our employees and promote an inclusive workforce.

Working With Tip Top, We Offer Many Benefits Including

- Family‑friendly policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave, additional paid time off to ease back to work and ongoing superannuation contributions during unpaid parental leave
- Recognition and award programs, including access to our online rewards platform
- Health and wellbeing programmes including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and on‑site physiotherapy services
- Flexible working options
- Access to an extensive range of internal training and development programmes for your career
- Financial support for approved study pathways, as well as traineeship and apprenticeship programmes
- Two paid volunteer days per year as part of our focus on Community Partnerships
- Novated Leasing Options





Start the Conversation

If this role sounds like you and you’re eager to learn, grow, and help create everyday moments of goodness, we want to hear from you. To apply for this opportunity please submit your application by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button.

Our Recruitment Process typically consists of a brief, prearranged telephone or video call, followed by 1‑2 interviews in‑person or over Zoom/Teams. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier‑free recruitment process via phone on (02) 9168 4200 or email to Please do not call to enquire about this position as the phone number is for requesting accessibility needs only.

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which include a medical (includes drug & alcohol testing) and a criminal record check.

At Tip Top we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, Everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

Important: We have been alerted to scam emails falsely claiming to represent George Weston Foods. Please note that we will never offer employment without a formal recruitment process, ask for payment, or request sensitive information via external links or unsolicited messages. All official communication will come from verified company channels.

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📌 Site Operations Manager (City of Sydney)
🏢 George Weston Foods
📍 City of Sydney