Our client is a leading Australian contract manufacturer (CMO) focused on pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, and therapeutic products. As a Production Manager, you’ll be responsible for manufacturing operations, drive efficiency improvements, and ensure high standards across safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities include:

- Drive production efficiencies and reduce waste across operations
- Develop, implement, and maintain production documentation and procedures
- Support cost control initiatives and budget management
- Lead and engage supervisors and team leaders; ensure accurate production reporting
- Collaborate with engineering and contractors on maintenance planning and records
- Ensure all plant equipment is operated safely, hygienically, and efficiently
- Oversee daily start-up procedures and operational readiness
- Support workforce planning, training, and staff inductions




- Partner with R&D; on recent product trials and implementation
- Work closely with QA to troubleshoot process and equipment issues
- Liaise with off-site co-packers to ensure alignment and quality standards

Skills/Experience

- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Food Science
- Experience in leadership in a food manufacturing environment
- Experience in snack bars, protein bars, chocolate or confectionery manufacturing is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to analyse, recommend, and implement process improvements
- Experience developing SOPs and training teams in best practices
- Strong process orientation with excellent attention to detail
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence across teams
- Hands-on, proactive, and driven to deliver continuous improvement

📌 Production Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 i-Pharm Consulting
📍 Melbourne