Production Manager – Food & Dairy Manufacturing

Richmond Dairies Pty Ltd | Casino, NSW, Australia

International Career Opportunity | Australian Work Visa Sponsorship Available An Opportunity to Advance Your Career in AustraliaRichmond Dairies, an established Australian dairy manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and manage manufacturing operations at our facilities in Casino, New South Wales, Australia.

We are looking for a strong production leader with proven experience in manufacturing management, team leadership, production planning, continuous improvement and operational performance optimisation.

Practical experience and technical knowledge of spray drying processes and equipment are essential, as spray drying forms an important part of our manufacturing operations.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified professionals abroad who are interested in relocating to Australia.

About Richmond DairiesRichmond Dairies is an Australian dairy manufacturer producing a diverse range of dairy products, including powders, liquid products, frozen products and butter for domestic and international markets.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, manage and develop production teams, supervisors and operators, promoting a strong culture of accountability, safety and teamwork.
- Plan, organise and coordinate production activities to ensure operational objectives and production targets are consistently achieved.
- Manage production scheduling, resources, raw materials and manufacturing priorities.
- Oversee manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, quality and operational reliability.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce operating costs, minimise waste and optimise resource utilisation.
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, food safety standards, GMP and HACCP.
- Work closely with Maintenance,



Quality, Laboratory and other departments to support efficient manufacturing operations.
- Monitor and analyse production data and key performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities and support operational decision-making.
- Provide management oversight and technical support for spray drying operations, including troubleshooting and process optimisation.
- Develop the technical skills, leadership capabilities and performance of production personnel.

Essential Requirements
- Demonstrated experience as a Production Manager, Plant Manager or in an equivalent manufacturing leadership position.
- Strong experience in people management, production planning and manufacturing operations management.
- Previous practical experience with spray drying processes and equipment.
- Ability to manage multiple production processes and establish operational priorities.
- Proven experience in continuous improvement, operational efficiency and problem-solving.
- Sound understanding of workplace safety, product quality and good manufacturing practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
- Fluent English, including reading comprehension, written communication and spoken communication. This is a mandatory requirement.
- Willingness and ability to relocate to Australia, if necessary.

Highly Regarded
- Experience in dairy, food or powder ingredient manufacturing.
- International work experience,



particularly in production management or manufacturing leadership positions outside the candidate's home country.
- Experience working in multicultural manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of automated production systems and process control technologies.
- Experience implementing continuous improvement programs, operational efficiency initiatives and cost-reduction strategies.
- Knowledge of international food safety and quality management standards.

Employment ConditionsLocation: Casino, New South Wales, Australia.

Proposed Salary: AUD $95,000–$105,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on experience and subject to confirmation of applicable Australian salary and sponsorship requirements.

Benefits and Opportunities:

- Australian work visa sponsorship available for eligible international candidates.
- Potential relocation assistance for the successful international applicant.
- Prospect to develop a long-term professional career in Australia.
- Leadership position within an established Australian dairy manufacturing company.
- Direct responsibility for manufacturing operations, production performance and team development.

How to ApplyInterested candidates must submit their CV in English, including details of:

- Production management and team leadership experience.
- Practical experience with spray drying processes and equipment.
- Relevant achievements in production efficiency, cost reduction and continuous improvement.
- Previous international work experience, where applicable.

IMPORTANT – LANGUAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESSAll communication following submission of an application will be conducted exclusively in English. This includes emails, telephone calls, interviews and all other correspondence relating to the recruitment and selection process.

Take the next step in your professional career and join Richmond Dairies in Australia!

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