Key Responsibilities:

People Management:

• Lead, motivate, and engage a talented team of shift leaders and supervisors.
• Implement systems to track KPIs, ensuring performance continuously improves.
• Support staff development through effective training, mentorship, and goal setting.
• Ensure adherence to company’s disciplinary procedures, HR policies, and employee relations standards.
• Maintain a high-performing, engaged workforce while optimizing labor costs in alignment with the MANMAPS framework.

Production Management:

• Oversee all aspects of production, from start-ups and shut-downs to trials and changeovers.
• Lead the integration of new materials, products, and processes with seamless change management.
• Ensure production and quality targets are met efficiently, with a focus on reducing waste, losses, and downtime.
• Provide troubleshooting support and guide your team through problem-solving initiatives to overcome production challenges.

Material Usage & Cost Control:

• Conduct material usage variance analysis and collaborate with management on actionable insights.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between standard and actual production costs to optimize financial performance.

Systems Management:

• Continuously measure and improve key production KPIs through robust tracking systems.
• Ensure all operating standards are implemented and maintained according to SHEQ, QMS, and food safety regulations.

About You:

• Over 5 years of leadership experience in a production environment, ideally in the food manufacturing industry.
• Proven ability to solve complex production issues, drive continuous improvement, and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, WCM/TPM principles, and a strong understanding of the OHS Act.
• Solid financial acumen, with knowledge of supply chain and business processes.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Chemical Engineering (preferred).
• Supervisory, Food Safety, and Production Management certifications.