Production Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: AUD $80,000 - $85,00 per annum
Location: South Australia

About the Role

Our client, Mount Boothby is seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Manager (Manufacturing) to oversee the day-to-day operations of their pig feedmill in Tintinara South Australia.
This is a key operational position responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable production of high-quality livestock feed. The successful candidate will manage production planning, staff, raw materials, feed quality, machinery, maintenance and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the daily operations of the pig feedmill and production activities.
- Plan and coordinate feed production according to livestock and farm requirements.
- Supervise, train and coordinate feedmill production staff.
- Monitor automated and computer-controlled feed manufacturing systems.
- Ensure feed is produced according to approved formulations and quality standards.
- Monitor mills, mixers, augers, conveyors, motors, batching systems and other equipment.
- Identify and troubleshoot production and equipment issues.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs.
- Monitor grain, protein meals, additives and other raw material stocks.
- Coordinate raw material ordering and deliveries.
- Maintain accurate production, inventory, maintenance and quality records.
- Monitor feed quality and investigate production issues or deviations.
- Coordinate feed production and delivery requirements with farm staff.
- Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised feedmill.
- Monitor production costs, minimise waste and improve operational efficiency.




- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety procedures and company requirements.
- Support continuous improvement across feedmill operations.

Skills & Experience

- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in production management, manufacturing, feedmill operations or a closely related environment.
- Previous experience supervising production staff.
- Experience in an agricultural, livestock feed, food manufacturing or similar production environment is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning.
- Experience with automated or computer-controlled production systems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience managing raw materials and production inventory.
- Good understanding of quality control and production standards.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Positive computer literacy and record-keeping abilities.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Qualifications
A relevant qualification in Manufacturing, Production Management, Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Science or a related field will be highly regarded.
Experience in feed manufacturing, grain handling, livestock production, quality assurance or HACCP systems will also be advantageous.
What We Offer

- Full-time employment with an established agricultural operation.
- Competitive salary of AUD $80,000 - $85, 000 per annum.
- A key leadership role within a pig production and feed manufacturing environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to production efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Stable work environment in South Australia.

📌 Production Manager (Tintinara)
🏢 MW Employment Solutions
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