About the RoleAt Australian Premium Macadamias (APM) you do meaningful work in a high-performing macadamia business that embraces modern farming practices and technology.
You work with supportive teams and managers who treat people with respect and are always asking "how can we do this better?"Key ResponsibilitiesOversee all day-to-day shed activities, resources and workflows from NIS receival to dispatchManage curing room loading, operation, monitoring and unloading to optimise drying performance and product qualityOversee safe and effective operation of all machinery and equipment (receival systems, curing equipment, conveyors, colour and x-ray sorters, bagging lines)Take responsibility for plant, equipment and facility maintenance - plan preventive maintenance, coordinate repairs and minimise downtimeLead the shed team through the Lab Supervisor and Floor Supervisor, including rostering, training, performance management and shift handoversDevelop and monitor production and quality schedules aligned with capacity, labour, stock condition and customer specificationsOversee laboratory sampling, testing and quality records, ensuring out-of-specification product is identified and managedSet and track production and quality KPIs, investigate variances and drive continuous improvementOversee accurate, timely and traceable dispatch of productWork closely with the Logistics and Production Coordinator to align schedules and prioritiesContribute to capital upgrade planning, equipment selection,



commissioning and staff trainingChampion a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with WHS requirementsAbout YouYou will bring:Experience in a high-volume processing or packing facility (food, horticulture or agricultural processing preferred)Proven people leadership skills - coaching, mentoring and managing small to medium teamsExperience with processing machinery, equipment maintenance and automationKnowledge of food safety, quality systems and Work Health & SafetyIdeally, experience managing curing/drying operations and moisture/quality controlStrong planning and organisational skills - able to manage rosters, production schedules and maintenance plansA practical, solutions-focused approach with a genuine commitment to continuous improvementTertiary qualifications in business, operations, agriculture or a related field (desirable but not essential)Why Join Us?
A culture of teamwork, safety, practical innovation and continuous improvementThe chance to contribute ideas and help shape how we workStaff BBQs and morning teasFooty Tipping competitionShout Outs (gift cards) to recognise high performersAnnual performance and remuneration reviewsOpportunities to learn current skills and progress (machinery, farm operations, leadership, and modern technology)Long-term job security with varied, hands-on work that has real impactAbout APMAustralian Premium Macadamias aims to be a sustainable, grower-focused closed-loop system that delivers premium nut kernels from tree to table, ensuring quality, transparency and agile decision-making while reinvesting in the local orchards that drive our regional economy.
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📌 Apm Facility Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Australian Premium Macadamias Pty
📍 Queensland