Job Description
Griffith, NSW | Full-Time Permanent | Monday to Friday 6am - 2.30pm OR 7am - 3.30pm (must have flexibility)
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Production Manager – FMCG
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Griffith, NSW | Full-Time Permanent | Monday to Friday 6am - 2.30pm OR 7am - 3.30pm (must have flexibility)
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Lead production. Drive performance. Make an impact.
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An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Production Manager to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing operation in Griffith, NSW.
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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.
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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.
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About the Role
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You will oversee production operations across the site, ensuring production plans and customer requirements are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
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You will lead 2 Production Supervisors and approximately ***** permanent production employees, with additional casual employees engaged during the peak production period.
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Key responsibilities will include:
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Managing day-to-day production operations and ensuring production targets are achieved
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Leading, coaching and developing Production Supervisors and production employees
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Planning workforce requirements during the peak production period from approximately mid-June to mid-October
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Monitoring production performance, downtime, waste, efficiency and output
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Overseeing evaporator and drying processes
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Managing production costs and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste
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Working closely with Maintenance and Quality teams to resolve operational issues and improve plant performance
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Driving continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, cost and efficiency
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Maintaining strong food safety, quality, environmental and workplace health and safety standards
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Supporting the introduction of new products, processes and technologies
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Taking ownership of team performance, accountability and development
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About You
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To be successful, you will ideally have:
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Previous experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Superintendent or Senior Production Supervisor
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Experience within dairy, FMCG, food, beverage or process manufacturing
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Strong experience leading production teams and supervisors
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Experience managing both permanent and casual workforces
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Strong knowledge of production planning, KPIs and continuous improvement
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Experience with evaporator and drying processes will be highly regarded
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Strong understanding of food safety, quality and WHS requirements
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Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
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A practical, hands-on approach to production management
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Candidates from wine manufacturing or other process manufacturing environments will also be considered where they can demonstrate relevant transferable experience.
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A degree in Engineering, Food Science, Technology or a related discipline is preferred; however, equivalent industry experience will be considered.
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What's on Offer?
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$120,000 – $140,000 + Super, depending on experience
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5% incentive bonus
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Full-time, permanent Monday–Friday position
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Relocation support, including up to 4 weeks' accommodation if required
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Approximately one-week Christmas shutdown
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Quarterly BBQs and team events
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Christmas functions
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Exclusive gym membership offers
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The opportunity to play a key role in production performance, people leadership and continuous improvement
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The Opportunity
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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.
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If you're an experienced production leader with a robust FMCG, food or process manufacturing background and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Production Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Programmed
📍 New South Wales