At Tip Top Bakeries, we're proud to produce an extensive range of wholesome sliced bread, muffins, crumpets, pies, and bakery snacks.
Our purpose of 'Everyday Moments of Goodness' represents the lives we touch and the difference we make.
Those moments that bring a smile, make us proud, or keep us safe, are moments we strive for through our work.
We take pride in supporting our people to learn, grow, and develop throughout their careers with Tip Top Bakeries.
We believe in the power of an inclusive and diverse workforce and invest in meaningful initiatives to remove barriers and enable our employees to have a satisfying and rewarding career with us.
Our vision for Tip Top Bakeries is an organisation where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone has equal opportunity.
Join the team and be part of one of our iconic brands like Tip Top, Abbotts Bakery, Bürgen and Golden.
Lead a significant regional operation with genuine influence
Key Leadership Opportunity with Multi-Site accountability
Role flexible to be based at our Tip Top sites in either VIC, SA & WA
At Tip Top, we're looking for an exceptionalRegional Operations Managerto lead our Daily Fresh division across our South West Operations in VIC, SA & WA.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for the performance, capability, culture and strategic direction of multiple manufacturing and distribution sites across the region.
You'll be a visible, hands-on leader who can comfortably operate from the bakery floor to the executive leadership team.
This role is ideal for a senior operations leader who understands both the detail and the bigger picture, someone who can identify operational opportunities at a macro level while ensuring solid execution on the ground every day.




Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Operations Director ANZ, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse network of sites, ensuring outstanding performance in safety, quality, service, people and cost.
Leading multiple sites to deliver operational excellence and customer outcomes
Building a high-performing culture focused on accountability, engagement and continuous improvement
Provide leadership, structure, and resources to elevate safety and engagement to best-in-class levels
Establishing a visible leadership presence across the region through regular site engagement, coaching and support
Oversee the operational cost base, including labour, overheads, maintenance, material variances and supply chain costs
Identifying and delivering productivity, efficiency and profitability improvements
Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders - Heads of Quality, Safety, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to align divisional strategies and ensure consistent regional execution
Collaborate with commercial teams to support product launches and consumer activities
Managing significant operational budgets, assets and resources
About You
This role will suit an experienced operations leader who naturally operates at both a strategic and practical level.
You will bring:
Significant experience leading complex,



multi-site operations within manufacturing, FMCG, logistics or a similar environment
Strong leadership capability with a passion for developing people and teams
Proven success delivering improvements in productivity, service, culture and operational performance
Experience leading organisational change and transformation initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high degree of initiative and flexibility
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills
Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building capabilities
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 programs including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and on-site physiotherapy services
Flexible working options
Access to an extensive range of internal trainings and development programs for your career
Financial support for approved study pathways, as well as traineeship and apprenticeship programs
Two paid volunteer days per year as part of our focus on Community Partnerships
Novated Leasing Options
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.
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📌 Regional Operations Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Tip Top
📍 Melbourne