Production Manager (Milling Operations) Location: Adelaide Annual salary of $90K - $95K super Directly Responsible For: Managing the day-to-day activities related to the receipt of wheat, milling operations, semolina/flour supply, receipt, storage, and the flour system. Identifying operational inefficiencies to develop improvement strategies/plans and drive performance. Optimizing the use of resources to minimize costs and maximize efficiency. Providing reports to senior management on production performance against key performance indicators. Overseeing and providing leadership to assigned personnel. Ensuring compliance with relevant company policies, procedures, and legislation through strong leadership. Accountable To: Chief Executive Officer & Production Manager (Wheat Milling) Delegates To: Millers, Assistant Millers, Mill Operatives, and general mill-related staff Hours of Work: Rotational shift work as required by the position, with additional hours when necessary, including early starts, late finishes, and weekend work Day Shift: 07:50 – 16:00 Afternoon Shift: 15:50 – 00:00 Night Shift: 23:50 – 08:00 General Responsibilities: Providing technical advice and expertise to ensure the quality and overall production efficiency of the Dry Pasta Department meets Company standards. Reviewing and implementing work practices to ensure dry pasta manufacturing is standardized and aligned with Company standards as agreed by the COO. Reviewing, developing, and implementing standard operating procedures and training across the department to ensure personnel maintain a high level of skill, knowledge, and capability. Identifying process improvement opportunities and recommending solutions Providing general leadership to assigned personnel. Offering problem-solving and technical advice for assigned projects to ensure successful completion. Liaising with the Coordinator/Chief Operating Officer and the engineering group to report on project progress and viability. Assisting the maintenance department in designing and planning engineering solutions for plant and associated equipment, including reviewing the effectiveness of solutions. Ensuring all projects and works comply with Company standards, legislative requirements, WHS, EEO, and Food Safety guidelines. Supporting Dry Pasta, the Mill, Maintenance, and Engineering in determining and executing preventative maintenance scheduling. Assisting in the supervision and management of maintenance-related personnel as required on projects and periodically. Creating and maintaining concise and accurate documents, files, and records for allocated projects. Assisting with new product trials and providing technical advice where needed. Providing and maintaining a safe working environment and safe systems of work in accordance with legislative requirements. Performing general duties as required. Qualifications / Criteria: Proven “hands-on” management style with the ability to think and act strategically. Experience in an FMCG environment. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Logistics). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Project management experience. Experience in organizational development and change management. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Broad knowledge of continuous improvement principles and ISO/HACCP systems. Intermediate or higher proficiency in software applications (Excel, Word, Outlook). General understanding of production planning and manufacturing practices. Annual salary of $90K - $95K super How to Apply If you think you have the above qualities, are looking for a new challenge, and believe you have what it takes to drive a team to succeed consistently, please forward your resume, along with a cover letter, by clicking on the apply button below. Alternatively, you may email your application letter with resume to recruitment@konnecting.com and quote reference 3986355 in the email subject. About Us KONNECTING is an Australian Skilled Migration & Recruitment Consultancy that sources candidates for niche roles. We are also a registered migration agency with the capability to process the Australian employer sponsored 482/TSS visa. For other jobs, including those offering visa sponsorship, or for other Australian visa information, you may visit the www.konnecting.com.