Job Description

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

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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.

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

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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.

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The Opportunity:

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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.

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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 fast-paced environment, working with cutting-edge technology and have a strong focus on obtaining measurable results and operational excellence.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Overseeing daily manufacturing & operational activities to ensure efficient site performance
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- Lead a multi-functional team across production, warehousing and operations to achieve safety, quality and output targets
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- Drive operational KPIs including OEE, PIFOT, DIFOT, waste reduction, labour efficiency and output
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- Managing operational budgets and costs to support business performance
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- Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
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- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across site
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- Work collaboratively across site to support business objectives
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Key Requirements:

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- Proven experience in an Operations, Production or Manufacturing Manager role
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- Background within food manufacturing, FMCG or similar environment
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- Hands-on leadership and mentoring capability to drive team excellence
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- Demonstrated success in process improvement, compliance and delivery
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- An analytical mindset and ability to interpret operational data and drive decisions
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- Strong operational and continuous improvement mindset
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What's on Offer:

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- Opportunity to join an fast-moving, growing and creative Australian leader
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- Key leadership role with genuine influence
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- Supportive and collaborative culture
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- Highly competitive salary package and incentives
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- Long-term career growth opportunity
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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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