At Krispy Kreme, we don't just make doughnuts - we create moments of joy. Since opening our first store in 2003, we have been spreading smiles across Australia and New Zealand with our handcrafted, melt-in-your-mouth treats.
About the Role
Ready to lead the operation behind our iconic doughnuts? As a Manufacturing Manager, you'll be responsible for leading our manufacturing facility, ensuring our people, processes and products consistently deliver the quality and experience Krispy Kreme is known for.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive operational excellence, develop high-performing teams and create a culture built on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
What are you responsible for?
- Leading manufacturing and packing operations to achieve operational objectives
- Building and developing high-performing leaders and teams
- Driving a strong culture of safety, quality and food safety compliance
- Managing labour, productivity and operational costs
- Monitoring site performance and delivering continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensuring products are produced and delivered on time and to Krispy Kreme standards
- Supporting workforce planning, succession planning and team development
- Partnering with internal stakeholders to achieve business goals
What's In It For You?
- The opportunity to lead a critical function within an iconic global brand
- A supportive environment where your ideas and leadership can make an impact
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
- The chance to build and develop high-performing teams
- Product discounts and access to a range of employee benefitsA culture that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
The Sweet Ingredients For Success
- Around 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing leadership role, ideally within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar environment
- Proven experience leading large operational teams and delivering strong safety, quality and productivity outcomes
- A track record of developing leaders, building team capability and fostering a positive workplace culture
- Solid commercial acumen, including experience managing labour, productivity and operational costs
- Sound understanding of food safety, quality and workplace safety requirements
- A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and drive meaningful change
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the business
Why Join Us?
At Krispy Kreme, you're not just taking on a leadership role - you're helping shape the future of an iconic brand. Join a team that's passionate about creating joy, supporting one another and delivering excellence every day.
📌 Manufacturing Manager (Black River)
🏢 Krispy Kreme
📍 Black River
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