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.
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This position will suit a hands-on leader with extensive experience operating within complex, high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environments.
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The Opportunity
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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.
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You will be expected to quickly assess operational challenges, implement practical solutions and maintain strong performance across a quick-paced manufacturing environment.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Lead daily production operations across a large manufacturing facility
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- Drive operational performance, productivity and labour efficiency
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- Manage and develop supervisors, team leaders and production teams
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- Ensure manufacturing targets are achieved safely and consistently
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- Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks and production issues
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- Champion a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance standards are maintained
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- Monitor and report on key operational KPIs
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- Support continuous improvement initiatives across people, process and performance
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- Collaborate with maintenance, quality, planning and supply chain functions
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will possess:
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- 10+ years' experience in manufacturing leadership positions
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- Proven success managing production within a 24/7 manufacturing setting
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- Strong experience as a Production Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Site Leader
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- Demonstrated ability to improve operational performance and deliver results under pressure
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- Experience leading medium to large manufacturing teams
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- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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- A hands-on leadership style with the ability to quickly build credibility and influence
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Experience gained within FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging, building products, industrial manufacturing, consumer goods or other high-volume manufacturing environments will be highly regarded.
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What's On Offer
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- Immediate start available
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- Attractive day-rate contract
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- Initial 2-3 month assignment with potential extension
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- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a large-scale manufacturing operation
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- Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
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- Western Sydney location
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📌 Production Manager (Parramatta)
🏢 Agrifutures
📍 Parramatta
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