Job Description

Lead the Team Behind Some of WA's Favourite Pies

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We've been rolling dough and baking award-winning pies for nearly 30 years.

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What started as a small bakery in Pinjarra has grown into one of Western Australia's most

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recognised food brands, supplying our bakery stores, wholesale customers and franchise

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partners across the State.

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We're proud of how far we've come, but we're even more excited about what's next.

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With new production lines being commissioned and continued growth across the business,

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we're looking for an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of our Bibra Lake

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manufacturing operation and help us deliver the next stage of our growth.

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Reporting directly to the owners, you'll lead production performance across the business - from

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planning and scheduling through to quality, food safety, preventative maintenance, team

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leadership and continuous improvement. You'll play a key role in ensuring our products continue

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to meet the standards we're known for while helping the business scale to meet future demand.

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This is an prospect to join a proudly Western Australian family business at an exciting stage

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of growth and make a genuine impact on its future success.

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About the Role

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You'll take ownership of the day-to-day operation of our production facility, ensuring products

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are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the high standards our customers have come to

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expect from Pinjarra Bakery.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Leading day-to-day production across pie, sausage roll and bakery product lines
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- Managing production planning, scheduling and workforce requirements
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- Driving HACCP,



food safety and quality compliance across the operation
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- Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing production team
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- Supporting the commissioning and optimisation of new production equipment and
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- Overseeing preventative maintenance programs and equipment reliability
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- Managing inventory, waste reduction and production efficiency
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- Delivering operational reporting and performance metrics
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- Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
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- Working closely with the owners and leadership team to support the company's growth
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- objectives
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About You

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You're a proven production leader who understands what good looks like on a manufacturing

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floor.

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You know how to build teams, solve problems, maintain high standards and deliver consistent

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results. You take pride in producing quality products and creating an environment where people

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can do their best work.

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Ideally, you'll bring:

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- Experience leading production teams within food manufacturing, bakery, FMCG or
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- Strong HACCP, food safety and quality systems knowledge
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- Experience managing production planning and operational performance
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- A hands-on leadership style and strong people management capability
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- Sound commercial awareness, including waste reduction and efficiency improvement
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- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
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- Experience driving operational improvement and continuous improvement initiatives
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- Confidence working with manufacturing systems and production reporting tools
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- Bakery, pastry or food production experience will be highly regarded, but we're equally
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- interested in hearing from experienced food manufacturing leaders who share our commitment
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- to quality and continuous improvement.
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When you've been baking pies for nearly 30 years, people come to expect a certain standard.

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We're proud of the reputation we've built, the products we make and the team behind them.

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This is your opportunity to join a growing Western Australian success story, work directly with

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the owners, influence business outcomes and help shape the future of one of WA's most

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recognised food brands.

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We offer:

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- A key leadership role within a growing business
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- Genuine autonomy and the opportunity to make a lasting impact
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- Direct access to decision-makers
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- Competitive salary package based on experience
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- Company phone, laptop, uniforms and PPE
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- Staff discounts and professional development opportunities
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Unlock job insights

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Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants

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Your application will include the following questions:

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- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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- How many years' experience do you have as a production manager?
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- Do you hold a current Food Safety certificate?
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- Do you have professional baking experience?
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- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
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📌 Production Manager (City of Cockburn)
🏢 Pinjarra Bakery
📍 City of Cockburn