Job Description

Randstad has exclusively partnered with a premier, rapidly growing contract manufacturer specializing in high-quality skincare, sunscreens, and cosmetic products. operating from a modern, purpose-built facility in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, our client prides themselves on upholding the highest regulatory standards to deliver exceptional products to a diverse portfolio of brands.

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This brand current facility is now seeking an experienced, structured, and safety-focused Production Manager to join their team and take ownership of their day-to-day operations.

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The Role

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As the Production Manager, you will take end-to-end operational ownership of the site's manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics teams. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will drive a proactive safety culture while optimizing material flow and production efficiency.

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Your primary mission will be ensuring that daily production targets, inventory accuracy, and customer delivery timelines are consistently met in strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Work Health & Safety (WHS) standards.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Production Scheduling: Plan, implement, and oversee daily manufacturing schedules, including coordinating team rosters to meet deadlines.
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- Quality & Compliance: Ensure all processes adhere to strict GMP and SOP guidelines; guarantee that Batch Manufacturing Records are filled out accurately and in real-time.
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- Safety Leadership: Champion a robust, safety-first culture across both production floors and the warehouse, maintaining high WHS standards.
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- Plant & Equipment Care:



Coordinate equipment calibrations, scheduled maintenance programs, and validations in accordance with the Validation Master Plan.
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- Warehouse & Logistics: Manage the receipt of raw materials and the dispatch of finished goods, keeping inventory highly accurate utilizing the company's ERP system.
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- Team Upskilling: Actively train, mentor, and develop production personnel to ensure absolute compliance with company SOPs and quality frameworks.
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What You Bring

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Our client is looking for a hands-on operations leader who thrives in highly regulated environments. To be successful, you will ideally possess:

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- Industry Experience: A minimum of 3 years in production management within the cosmetic, sunscreen or pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors. Experience within a TGA-licensed GMP environment is essential.
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- Education: A Bachelor's degree in Science, Operations Management, Pharmacy, Engineering, or a related discipline.
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- Technical Aptitude: Strong working knowledge of mixing, packing, and filling machinery, with the practical ability to troubleshoot mechanical or quality issues.
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- System Literacy: Confident experience utilizing ERP or MRP systems for inventory control and production tracking.
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- Communication: Exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively with all levels of the business, including reporting quality deviations directly to the Head of Quality
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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📌 production manager (Victoria)
🏢 Hr Partners
📍 Victoria