Factory Activity Manager - 12 Month Contract

Our client is a global FMCG manufacturer with some of the best known brands in the world and a reputation for investing in both its people and plant. This role sits in one of their key categories, which runs highly automated manufacturing operations of significant scale, and a strong pipeline of innovation, new products and strategic site projects makes this a busy and rewarding time to join.

The Role

Reporting to the PMO Director, this is one of the most connected and influential roles supporting the factory. You will work with every factory function, including production, engineering, quality, safety, supply chain and planning, and act as the link between business priorities and what can practically be delivered on the factory floor. You'll own factory project delivery from small changes through to large strategic business initiatives, leading teams across functions, managing risk and influencing senior leaders without relying on formal authority.

This vacancy is responsible for factory activity delivery at Bathurst and can be based in Bathurst or at the Melbourne head office, with regular time on site. A second Factory Activity Manager role supporting the Wodonga site is planned for a January start, so we would love to hear from candidates in or near any of the three locations. Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

- Own factory delivery across the full project portfolio, including innovation and recent product launches, value leadership and cost saving initiatives, business continuity, compliance and other strategic factory projects, from concept through to implementation
- Build and maintain project timelines that make requirements, dependencies and resourcing clear to everyone involved




- Lead the Factory Activity Task Group, setting the rhythm, running focused meetings and holding stakeholders accountable for actions and due dates
- Manage factory risk by running risk assessments, developing practical contingency plans and escalating issues early
- Partner with market and project teams across ANZ, challenging constructively and creating alignment so that what is promised to the business can actually be delivered on the floor
- Report project status, risks and decisions through the site's planning and governance forums
- Own the product specifications, workflows and launch data needed to support artwork, operational readiness and successful implementation

The Company

Our client is a global FMCG manufacturer with some of the best known brands in the world and a reputation for investing in both its people and plant. This role sits in one of their key categories, which runs highly automated manufacturing operations of significant scale, and a strong pipeline of innovation, new products and strategic site projects makes this a busy and rewarding time to join.

The Role

Reporting to the PMO Director, this is one of the most connected and influential roles supporting the factory. You will work with every factory function, including production, engineering, quality, safety, supply chain and planning,



and act as the link between business priorities and what can practically be delivered on the factory floor. You'll own factory project delivery from small changes through to large strategic business initiatives, leading teams across functions, managing risk and influencing senior leaders without relying on formal authority.

This vacancy is responsible for factory activity delivery at Bathurst and can be based in Bathurst or at the Melbourne head office, with regular time on site. A second Factory Activity Manager role supporting the Wodonga site is planned for a January start, so we would love to hear from candidates in or near any of the three locations. Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

- Own factory delivery across the full project portfolio, including innovation and new product launches, value leadership and cost saving initiatives, business continuity, compliance and other strategic factory projects, from concept through to implementation
- Build and maintain project timelines that make requirements, dependencies and resourcing clear to everyone involved
- Lead the Factory Activity Task Group, setting the rhythm, running focused meetings and holding stakeholders accountable for actions and due dates
- Manage factory risk by running risk assessments, developing practical contingency plans and escalating issues early
- Partner with market and project teams across ANZ, challenging constructively and creating alignment so that what is promised to the business can actually be delivered on the floor
- Report project status, risks and decisions through the site's planning and governance forums
- Own the product specifications, workflows and launch data needed to support a

📌 Factory Activity Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Sonder Executive
📍 Melbourne