Production and Packaging Manager - Key Leadership Role
This is a key leadership position that requires a dynamic and experienced Production and Packaging Manager to lead the production operations at our Adelaide Head Office.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in production and packaging, as well as strategic capability and people-first leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the end-to-end production and packaging operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency at every stage.
* Drive performance across all KPIs, including productivity, OEE, waste reduction, and cost management.
* Develop and implement strategies aligned to business goals, including automation and capital projects.
* Foster a high-performance culture through coaching, leadership development, and workforce capability planning.
Requirements:
* 10–15 years' senior operations management experience in food production and packaging.
* Proven leadership of large, diverse operational teams across high-speed production environments.
* Deep understanding of production systems, packaging technology, and process improvement methodologies.
* Strong track record of driving performance through Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM.
Benefits:
* A competitive salary package commensurate with experience and capability.
* An opportunity to shape the future of a national manufacturing operation.
* The chance to make a meaningful impact by delivering high-quality food products to Australian and international markets.
About Us:
We are a market leader in most categories we compete in and are deeply committed to quality, innovation, and the wellbeing of our people.