Griffith, NSW | Full-Time Permanent | Monday to Friday 6am - 2.30pm OR 7am - 3.30pm (must have flexibility)
Production Manager – FMCG
Griffith, NSW | Full-Time Permanent | Monday to Friday 6am - 2.30pm OR 7am - 3.30pm (must have flexibility)
Lead production. Drive performance. Make an impact.
An exciting chance is available for an experienced Production Manager to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing operation in Griffith, NSW.
Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you will take responsibility for day-to-day production operations, leading a team and driving performance across safety, quality, productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Superintendent or Senior Production Supervisor looking to take the next step in their career.
About the Role
You will oversee production operations across the site, ensuring production plans and customer requirements are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
You will lead 2 Production Supervisors and approximately ***** permanent production employees, with additional casual employees engaged during the peak production period.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing day-to-day production operations and ensuring production targets are achieved
Leading, coaching and developing Production Supervisors and production employees
Planning workforce requirements during the peak production period from approximately mid-June to mid-October
Monitoring production performance, downtime, waste, efficiency and output
Overseeing evaporator and drying processes
Managing production costs and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste
Working closely with Maintenance and Quality teams to resolve operational issues and improve plant performance
Driving continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, cost and efficiency
Maintaining strong food safety, quality,



environmental and workplace health and safety standards
Supporting the introduction of new products, processes and technologies
Taking ownership of team performance, accountability and development
About You
To be successful, you will ideally have:
Previous experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Superintendent or Senior Production Supervisor
Experience within dairy, FMCG, food, beverage or process manufacturing
Strong experience leading production teams and supervisors
Experience managing both permanent and casual workforces
Strong knowledge of production planning, KPIs and continuous improvement
Experience with evaporator and drying processes will be highly regarded
Strong understanding of food safety, quality and WHS requirements
Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
A practical, hands-on approach to production management
Candidates from wine manufacturing or other process manufacturing environments will also be considered where they can demonstrate relevant transferable experience.
A degree in Engineering, Food Science, Technology or a related discipline is preferred; however, equivalent industry experience will be considered.
What's on Offer?
$120,000 – $140,000 + Super, depending on experience
5% incentive bonus
Full-time, permanent Monday–Friday position
Relocation support, including up to 4 weeks' accommodation if required
Approximately one-week Christmas shutdown
Quarterly BBQs and team events
Christmas functions
Exclusive gym membership offers
The opportunity to play a key role in production performance, people leadership and continuous improvement
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established manufacturing operation in Griffith and have a genuine impact on production performance, team capability and continuous improvement.
If you're an experienced production leader with a strong FMCG, food or process manufacturing background and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
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