We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years.
A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.
Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously positive food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Night Shift Production Manager to join our Primary Processing team at Murarrie.
This is a key site leadership role with end-to-end responsibility for our overnight operations.
Working approximately 10:00pm to 7:00am, you'll be the senior operational leader on site, overseeing the transition from afternoon shift through shutdown, cleaning and pre-operational activities, before leading the successful start-up of production from approximately 3:00am.
You'll bring together production, dispatch, maintenance, cleaning and support functions to ensure the site operates safely, efficiently and is set up for success each day.
With accountability spanning people safety, food safety, animal welfare, labour, yield and operational performance, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact across one of our major Primary Processing facilities.
If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy leading through complexity and know how to bring different teams together around a common goal, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do:
Lead and oversee all night shift operations across the Murarrie Primary Processing site




Manage the safe and effective shutdown of plant operations from approximately 11:00pm
Oversee night-time dispatch operations and ensure service and operational requirements are achieved
Coordinate maintenance activities during the overnight window to maximise plant reliability and readiness
Oversee cleaning and pre-operational activities, ensuring required food safety, hygiene and compliance standards are achieved
Lead plant start-up from approximately 3:00am, ensuring production is ready to operate safely and efficiently
Drive performance across labour, yield, throughput, quality and operational KPIs
Maintain solid standards across people safety, food safety and animal welfare
Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Cleaning, Quality, Dispatch and other site functions to resolve issues and minimise operational disruption
Lead, coach and develop night shift teams, creating clear accountability and a positive, high-performance culture
Provide effective handovers between shifts and ensure issues, priorities and actions are clearly communicated
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and strengthen overall site performance
What you'll bring:
Demonstrated leadership experience within a production, manufacturing, FMCG or similarly complex operational environment




Experience leading large teams and multiple operational functions or workstreams
Strong understanding of production performance, labour management and operational KPIs
A proven ability to lead safely and maintain high standards in a regulated environment
Strong problem-solving skills with the confidence to make sound decisions in a fast-moving operation
The ability to build strong relationships and work effectively across Production, Maintenance, Quality and other support functions
A hands-on and visible leadership style with a genuine commitment to developing people
Strong communication, planning and organisational skills
Flexibility and commitment to working permanent night shift hours, approximately 10:00pm-7:00am
What we'll offer you:
On-the-job training and support to set you up for success
Access to Fitness Passport that gives you affordable access to gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide
Employee perks including product discounts and travel discounts
Genuine opportunities to develop your career, supported by our performance and succession programs.
The health, safety, and wellbeing of our people is our highest priority
ASX-listed company with operations across Australia and New Zealand
We're looking for people who arecurious, caring, courageous and committed to join us; people who want to contribute their best work every single dayand continue delivering deliciously good food that's Always Good!
Inghams values diverse experiences.
If your skills align with some but not all of the listed requirements, we encourage you to still apply and explore the opportunity to join our team.
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📌 Night Shift Production Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Inghams Chickens
📍 Brisbane