The sweet things you'll be involved in:
Sugar Australia has an exciting opportunity for a driven and hands-on Site / Production Manager to lead our Mackay Port Packing Facility in a full-time permanent capacity.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this is a critical leadership role responsible for end to end site operations, from production planning and team development to safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
You'll lead a team of passionate operators and team leaders to ensure we deliver high-quality packaged sugar products safely, on time, and to spec.
It's a unique opportunity to make your mark in a well established facility while driving continuous improvement and contributing to a performance driven culture.
Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Leading and developing a high performing team, building accountability and a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement Overseeing day to day site operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost effective packing and dispatch Driving operational performance through production planning, efficiency reporting, and data accuracy Managing site compliance with safety standards, environmental policies, and hygiene audits (including BRC and GMP) Ensuring all products meet customer requirements for packaging, delivery timelines, and specialty product quality Monitoring and managing budget performance, cost control, and reporting across production and site functions Collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to resolve issues and align production with business needs Driving planning, reporting, and data integrity using SAP, SALT, and internal systems Contributing to longer-term planning through capital projects and strategic site improvements
What we're wanting you to bring to the table:
We're looking for a capable, hands-on leader with a strong understanding of FMCG manufacturing and a passion for people development and process improvement.
Trade or tertiary qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field 10+ years' experience in production or operations roles, with strong process and plant knowledge At least 5 years in leadership roles, with a proven ability to build and guide high-performing teams in a continuous improvement culture Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies Experience using systems such as SAP, SALT or equivalent, with a strong grasp of operational KPIs and production performance metrics A supportive, coaching leadership style with a focus on team engagement and capability building Confident communicator who works well across teams and levels of the business Flexible, solution-oriented mindset, able to adapt to changing priorities and operational challenges
About Sugar Australia:
Sugar Australia is the nation's trusted partner in sugar and ingredient solutions, enabling our customers to make great products for every home.
We own and operate refineries, packing facilities, sugar silo terminals, and warehouse distribution sites across the country.
It takes a great team to turn raw sugar into our many food-grade products, and we work hard to make the highest-quality liquid sugars, icings, syrups, and crystals.
You will find our retail products at your local supermarket under the iconic CSR sugar brand.
We also supply refined sugar products and many other ingredients to the industrial, foodservice, and hospitality industries, supplying some of the largest brands in the country.
When joining the Sugar Australia team, you can expect to be part of a passionate and inclusive work environment that supports business growth and people development within a values-led culture.
In return, you'll be remunerated with a competitive pay, onsite parking, access to an EAP provider, and access to our product library for those passionate bakers at heart.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, or religious beliefs.
Come work with us and make a difference!
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