Production Manager (Chemical Formulator)

For over 20 years, Bidfood has provided quality ingredients to the Foodservice and catering industry in Australia. With 50+ locations and a team 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 prospect 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:

- Responsibility of the entire site including staff, production and inventory
- Maintaining the requirements of the Quality, Safety, Environment based systems in a Dangerous Good Manufacturing Environment.
- Hands on role formulating chemical batches, operating packaging lines and forklift driving to receive and despatch 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

Applications close: Monday 3rd August 2026

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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📌 Production Manager (Chemical Formulator) (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Bidfood
📍 City of Gold Coast