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 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, Setting based systems in a Dangerous Good Manufacturing Environment
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 ****+ 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 ****
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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