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 opportunity 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 valuable 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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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 (Western Australia)
🏢 Pinjarra Bakery
📍 Western Australia