About the Company
An opportunity exists for an experienced Production Manager to join a leading Australian manufacturing business on an interim basis. This is a critical leadership role requiring an experienced manufacturing professional who can quickly integrate into the operation, provide stability, drive performance and ensure production targets are consistently achieved.

This position will suit a hands-on leader with extensive experience operating within complex, high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environments.

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Site Leadership Team, you will be responsible for leading production operations, managing frontline leadership teams and ensuring the site delivers against safety, quality, cost and service objectives.

You will be expected to quickly assess operational challenges, implement practical solutions and maintain strong performance across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead daily production operations across a large manufacturing facility
- Drive operational performance, productivity and labour efficiency
- Manage and develop supervisors, team leaders and production teams
- Ensure manufacturing targets are achieved safely and consistently
- Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks and production issues
- Champion a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance standards are maintained
- Monitor and report on key operational KPIs
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across people, process and performance
- Collaborate with maintenance, quality,



planning and supply chain functions

About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:

- 10+ years' experience in manufacturing leadership positions
- Proven success managing production within a 24/7 manufacturing environment
- Strong experience as a Production Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Site Leader
- Demonstrated ability to improve operational performance and deliver results under pressure
- Experience leading medium to large manufacturing teams
- Robust problem-solving and decision-making capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A hands-on leadership style with the ability to quickly build credibility and influence

Experience gained within FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging, building products, industrial manufacturing, consumer goods or other high-volume manufacturing environments will be highly regarded.

What's On Offer

- Immediate start available
- Attractive day-rate contract
- Initial 2-3 month assignment with potential extension
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a large-scale manufacturing operation
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
- Western Sydney location

Apply Now
If you are an experienced Production Manager available immediately, or becoming available in the coming weeks, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume outlining your manufacturing leadership experience and availability.

This assignment is managed by Dale Young, Partner - Supply Chain & Operations

📌 Production Manager (Revesby)
🏢 Sharp & Carter Operations & Manufacturing NSW
📍 Revesby