Are you a high-impact leader who thrives where the "rubber meets the road"—or in this case, where the grain meets the mill? We are a well-established, vertically integrated agribusiness leader in grain milling and animal nutrition. We don’t just process; we power a critical supply chain. We’re looking for a Production Manager who is ready to step out of the office and onto the floor to drive a high-output, 24/7 operation. This isn’t a "sit back and watch" role. You’ll have the autonomy to own the production lifecycle, mentor a sizeable workforce, and leave your thumbprint on our operational legacy. The Mission Reporting directly to the Site General Manager, you will be the heartbeat of our Ballarat facility. Your focus will be: • Operational Excellence: Optimising plant performance across a complex, round-the-clock environment. • Leadership: Mentoring and mobilizing production teams to hit (and exceed) KPIs. • Strategy & Safety: Managing labor budgets and planning while ensuring our "Safety First" culture is lived, not just talked about. • Continuous Improvement: Identifying bottlenecks and turning them into benchmarks. What You’ll Bring to the Table You are a seasoned manufacturing pro who understands the grit and reward of regional operations. We’re looking for: • Industry Muscle: Solid experience in a senior leadership role within food, grain, feed, or FMCG manufacturing. • 24/7 Fluency: You know how to manage the unique rhythms of a site that never sleeps. • KPI Prowess: A track record of moving the needle on performance, quality, and compliance. The Rewards • Competitive Package: Up to $120K-$140K Base Super. • Impact: A senior seat at the table with genuine influence over site performance. • Stability: The backing of a national agribusiness with long-term growth and job security. • Autonomy: T he freedom to lead your way and drive real operational change. Ready to lead the field? If you have the technical savvy and the leadership heart to run a premier regional facility, we want to hear from you Apply Now: Submit your CV today to megan@s8ers.com.au or phone 0440 133 984 and let’s chat about how you can lead this territory to its full potential! We currently we have many more vacancies on our books. If this role isn’t quite right, please call or apply to find out more about our other live vacancies NB: All candidates that meet our client’s shortlist will be contacted