Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments? We're looking for a driven Production Manager to lead daily operations, champion safety and quality, and inspire high-performing teams. This is your opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a well-established FMCG business where your impact will be visible every day.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure all production activities comply with SOPs, GMP, HACCP, and hygiene standards
- Enforce dress standards and oversee GMP/start-up checklist completion
- Review and sign off on HACCP and QCP documentation, ensuring product quality and compliance
- Monitor Critical and Quality Control

Points and guide corrective actions

- Conduct RTW interviews and collaborate with the RTW Coordinator
- Drive WHS compliance and implement audit outcomes
- Optimise labour allocation to maximise productivity and control costs
- Complete regular floor walks to reinforce standards and address issues in real time
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and maintain accurate CI reporting
- Manage weekly stocktakes and ensure accurate inventory reporting
- Monitor yield performance and implement improvement actions
- Analyse product giveaway and drive corrective action plans
- Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering teams to resolve equipment issues
- Ensure equipment is maintained, stored safely, and operationally ready
- Maintain housekeeping standards aligned with 5S principles




- Ensure audit-ready conditions through strong operational discipline
- Communicate KPIs and performance expectations clearly to the team
- Train, mentor, and develop team members, building future leaders

About You

- Minimum 3 years' leadership experience in FMCG or manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of GMP, WHS, HACCP, and quality systems
- Proven ability to lead teams and influence across multiple stakeholders
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong analytical skills with experience using production data and reporting tools
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to deliver results in a fast-paced setting

Why Us? We're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and connected. You'll also enjoy:

- Discounts on health insurance and a range of leading retail partners
- Annual bonus program rewarding performance
- Exclusive savings at the onsite butcher & deli shop
- Free onsite parking for an easy commute
- A major FMCG business with long-term growth opportunities and development pathways
- Market leading brand
- A collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, growth, and excellence

Salary range: $84,821 - $120,538 base + super + bonus Location: Sydney Work Location: In person If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership career and be part of a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Production Manager (Sydney)
🏢 JBS
📍 Sydney