Job Description
Makmur Enterprises Pty Ltd is a growing, privately owned food manufacturing business supplying products to both retail and foodservice customers. We are proud to be a multicultural organisation with a robust focus on safety, quality, respect and teamwork.
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We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Production Manager who can take ownership of our day-to-day manufacturing operations while remaining close to the floor and the people who make it happen.
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This role suits someone who combines robust operational capability with calm, practical leadership — someone who can lead teams, improve performance and build a safe, efficient and positive production environment.
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The role
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As Production Manager, you will be a key part of the manufacturing leadership team, with responsibility for the day-to-day performance of production operations.
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You will lead Team Leaders and production staff, ensuring the operation delivers against safety, quality, productivity and output requirements. You will balance broader operational responsibility with a genuinely hands-on approach to leading the production floor.
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Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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Taking ownership of daily production operations to meet safety, quality, productivity and output requirements
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Spending significant time on the production floor, working closely with Team Leaders and production staff to identify and resolve issues
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Leading, coaching and supporting Team Leaders and production teams through clear direction, regular feedback and respectful communication
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Planning labour and resources to meet production requirements and responding practically when priorities change
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Monitoring production performance and using data to identify issues, trends and opportunities for improvement
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Identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives across production processes, efficiency and ways of working
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Supporting Team Leaders with people matters including performance, attendance,



grievances and disciplinary processes
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Ensuring workplace health and safety practices are embedded across production, including appropriate reporting, registers and follow-up
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Supporting training, onboarding and safe work practices for production staff
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Troubleshooting operational issues in real time and taking ownership of getting production back on track
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Working closely with quality, warehouse, supply chain and other teams to ensure production goals are achieved
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Providing clear reporting and insights on production performance, including output, labour and efficiency
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The ideal candidate will demonstrate :
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Strong, hands-on production leadership experience within food manufacturing or a similar environment
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Proven experience leading Team Leaders and frontline production teams
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A visible, approachable leadership style — you enjoy being on the floor and working alongside your team
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Confidence working in an environment handling raw proteins such as beef, chicken and pork
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A track record of improving output, efficiency and ways of working
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Strong practical problem-solving skills and the ability to use production data to make informed decisions
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Clear, respectful communication skills and the ability to build trust across a diverse workforce
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Sound judgement and calm decision-making in a fast-paced setting
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A proactive, flexible attitude and genuine willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed
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Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
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Conversational Indonesian language skills are a strong advantage, but not essential
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Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and people-focused workplace
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Work with a leadership team that values respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement
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A hands-on role where your leadership style and attitude genuinely matter
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Competitive salary based on skills and experience
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If you are a practical, grounded leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and contributing positively to team culture, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Production Manager (South Australia)
🏢 Makmur Enterprises
📍 South Australia