Production Manager
Michael Page
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Job Description
About Our Client
An established and expanding food manufacturing business specializing in food and beverage production, operating with a close-knit and cohesive team culture. This South-West Sydney facility is undergoing significant growth, including investment in a new line, increasing output, and strengthening operational structure, making this an exciting time for a Production Manager to join.
Job Description: Production Manager
Reporting to the GM, the Production Manager is responsible for leading people, plant, and performance across the site. You will drive execution of the master production schedule, uphold strict product quality and food safety standards, partner closely with Maintenance, QA, R&D, and Planning, manage labour resources, and deliver on key KPIs including safety, efficiency, and cost. The role is hands-on, requiring strong troubleshooting capability, effective communication, and continuous improvement focus especially during the commissioning and optimisation of the new production line.
The Successful Applicant
You are an experienced Production Manager or a Senior Supervisor with people leadership experience ready to step up with a background in FMCG or food manufacturing. You bring strong leadership capability, a practical and solutions-focused approach, and experience in people development, plant troubleshooting, and implementing improvements. You thrive in growing environments, can mentor and elevate existing supervisors, and are comfortable working flexibly across the day to support site operations, including during high-activity commissioning phases.
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunity to work in a well-established growing organisation.
- Supportive and professional work environment.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Be a key player in the growth and success of the company.
Key skills/competency
- Production Management
- Food Manufacturing
- FMCG
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Food Safety
- Quality Control
- Operational Efficiency
- Troubleshooting
- Supply Chain Management
How to Get Hired at Michael Page
- Research Michael Page's client: Study their specific food and beverage production, recent growth, and operational setup in South-West Sydney.
- Tailor your resume: Emphasize your proven experience in FMCG or food manufacturing production management, leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: Prepare examples demonstrating your plant troubleshooting capabilities and experience in optimizing production lines.
- Highlight leadership and development: Provide instances of successfully leading teams, mentoring supervisors, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Understand operational excellence: Be ready to discuss your approach to driving safety, efficiency, cost control, and maintaining high product quality standards.
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