Overview
Production & Packaging Manager (Food Manufacturing) – That's Alotta Donuts (Somerton) Pty Ltd – Full Time | Somerton, VIC
That's Alotta Donuts is a rapidly expanding food manufacturing business supplying donuts, muffins, and premium dessert products to wholesale, retail and petrol & convenience partners across Australia. We pride ourselves on quality, consistency, and operational excellence as we continue to scale nationally.
We are recruiting a Production & Packaging Manager with strong hands-on capability and proven experience operating automated packaging equipment — particularly a thermoforming machine.
Position Overview
This is a full-time leadership position responsible for coordinating and overseeing daily production and packaging operations. The role includes quality control, documentation, and continuous improvement.
This role is suited to someone with experience in:
* Food or FMCG manufacturing
* Industrial bakery, ready meals, chilled/frozen food or high-volume packaging environments
* Automated thermoforming, flow wrapping or MAP packaging machinery
Key Responsibilities
* Operate, program and troubleshoot Thermoformer packaging equipment (or similar machinery)
* Oversee daily production and packaging workflow to meet schedule and output targets
* Lead and supervise production staff with a hands-on approach
* Train new and existing staff on machinery, safety, workflow, and quality standards
* Ensure products meet quality, labelling, and food safety requirements
* Coordinate preventative maintenance and machine servicing
* Monitor stock levels of packaging consumables and assist with ordering
* Maintain accurate batch documentation, production logs and compliance records
* Ensure all activity adheres to HACCP and OHS and company procedures
Required Experience
* Experience operating a thermoformer or similar automated food packaging equipment
* Previous work in a food production or FMCG environment
* Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
* Experience leading or training staff
* Knowledge of food safety, compliance, traceability and documentation standards
* High attention to detail, organization, and reliable work practices
* HACCP or Food Safety qualification
* Knowledge of LEAN, continuous improvement or production planning
* Experience in bakery, high-volume production or similar environments
* Full-time position based in Somerton, VIC
Working Conditions & Schedule
Standard hours: Monday to Friday, approximately 6:00am - 3:00pm (flexible - to be agreed upon with management). Flexibility during peak operational periods may be required.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience
* A stable, long-term career opportunity in a growing facility
* Future progression opportunities into senior operational leadership
* Supportive owner-operated business with a strong growth pathway
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your experience operating thermoforming or automated packaging machinery and your suitability for this role.
To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your experience operating thermoforming or automated packaging machinery and your suitability for this role.
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