My client is a leading FMCG manufacturer operating a high-volume production environment with a strong focus on quality, efficiency and getting product out the door. With multiple production lines, technical equipment and a large frontline workforce, an exciting chance has become available for a Production Manager to drive day-to-day manufacturing performance.
This role is based in Sydney, NSW.
The Role
Own day-to-day production performance across multiple lines
Lead a large frontline workforce across multiple shifts
Maintain a highly visible presence across the factory floor
Drive yield, giveaway, waste, throughput and packs per minute
Improve changeover performance and line efficiency
Work closely with Engineering and Maintenance on equipment performance
Ensure production plans are delivered safely and efficiently
Identify and resolve production issues in real time
Monitor production KPIs and drive performance improvements
Partner with Quality, Engineering and Planning to deliver production requirements
Build a culture of accountability, performance and continuous improvement
Your Background
An experienced Production Manager or senior Production Leader within FMCG




Experienced leading large production teams in a high-volume environment
Ideally from food, beverage, dairy or similar FMCG background
A highly hands-on and floor-focused leader
Strong technically, with an understanding of automated machinery and line performance
Experienced driving yield, giveaway, waste, throughput and changeover improvements
Comfortable managing large frontline teams across multiple lines and shifts
Performance-focused with a strong track record of implementation
A solid communicator who can work across Engineering, Quality and Planning
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, output-focused environment
What's On Offer
In return, you will be given the opportunity to take ownership of production performance within a significant FMCG manufacturing operation, leading a large frontline workforce and directly influencing key operational metrics.
This is a highly hands-on leadership position suited to a Production Manager who enjoys being on the floor, understanding what is happening across the operation and turning production strategy into tangible results.
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