Kyneton Biscuit Group is a proudly Australian-owned manufacturer of premium biscuits, cereals and specialty baked products, supplying retail, foodservice and industry partners nationwide.

Operating from a modern, automated facility in Kyneton, the business is agile, fast-paced and driven by a strong growth mindset. With a focus on innovation, product development and investment in advanced automation, we are poised for continued growth, nationally and internationally.

Kyneton Biscuit Group is a proudly Australian-owned manufacturer of premium biscuits, cereals and specialty baked products, supplying retail, foodservice and industry partners nationwide.

Operating from a modern, automated facility in Kyneton, the business is agile, fast-paced and driven by a strong growth mindset. With a focus on innovation, product development and investment in advanced automation, we are poised for continued growth, nationally and internationally.

The Opportunity:

As a hands-on Operations Manager, reporting to the CEO, you will have genuine ownership of the site's operational performance, leading a close-knit team and driving improvements across production, people, safety, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

This is a highly visible role suited to someone who thrives in being on the floor, close to the operation and engaged with your team. You will enjoy a rapid-paced environment, working with cutting-edge technology and have a strong focus on obtaining measurable results and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

- Overseeing daily manufacturing & operational activities to ensure efficient site performance





- Lead a multi-functional team across production, warehousing and operations to achieve safety, quality and output targets

- Drive operational KPIs including OEE, PIFOT, DIFOT, waste reduction, labour efficiency and output

- Managing operational budgets and costs to support business performance

- Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across site

- Work collaboratively across site to support business objectives

Key Requirements:

- Proven experience in an Operations, Production or Manufacturing Manager role

- Background within food manufacturing, FMCG or similar environment

- Hands-on leadership and mentoring capability to drive team excellence

- Demonstrated success in process improvement, compliance and delivery

- An analytical mindset and ability to interpret operational data and drive decisions

- Strong operational and continuous improvement mindset

What's on Offer:

- Opportunity to join an rapid-moving, growing and innovative Australian leader

- Key leadership role with genuine influence

- Supportive and collaborative culture

- Highly market-competitive salary package and incentives

- Long-term career growth prospect

If you are a hands-on leader looking to make a genuine impact and support our ongoing growth, we look forward to receiving your application.

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