Production Manager

Production Manager – Packaging Service Division (PSD) We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries.
We work together to make, move, and sell, some of the world's most loved drinks.
We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world.
We help our 2.1 million customers grow and are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies, and fresh ideas.
This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day.
Our well-known portfolio in Australia includes the Coca-Cola family of products, as well as loved brands like Sprite, Fanta, Mount Franklin, Powerade, Billson's and Grinders Coffee.
About your new role… CCEP Packaging Services Division (PSD) is the internal supplier of plastic primary packaging to the CCEP Australia and Pacific Island businesses.
We manufacture and supply over 2 billion preforms and closures to CCEP bottling sites located across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.
The PSD team are integral to CCEP's sustainability commitments, including its commitment of 7 out of 10 bottles made from recycled plastic.
Reporting into the National Packaging Manager, the Production Manager (PSD) will be critical in ensuring the manufacture and supply of preforms and closures.
This senior site leadership role will be accountable for the delivery of set KPIs include safety, quality, cost and efficiency.
The role will see you managing, coaching, supporting and leading a production team consisting of 4 directs and 20 in-directs.
The role will also be critical in embedding an OE/Lean culture at PSD through the coaching of peers and other PSD team members.
What will you be doing? Lead a 24/7 manufacturing operation producing and supplying plastic preform and closures across ANZ region Embed a Lean culture based on OE tools Drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the team improving capability and performance Deliver cost-out initiatives and ensure effective management of budgets Support and coach teams to investigate, troubleshoot and problem solve issues Let's talk about you… Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment A proven track record of managing relationships and building partnerships with key stakeholders, both internal and external Leading a team to maximum effect to ensure business outcomes A demonstrated track record of managing a team to execute change programs Strong degree of computer literacy Applications close Friday the 12th of September, 2025.
What's in it for you? At CCEP you can expect an attractive package including staff product allowance as well as a broad range of discounts and benefits from a range of partners This is a genuine opportunity for an ambitious and customer focused trade professional to take their career to a new level and thrive making a positive contribution to CCEP customers' business growth and success, with a brand you can be proud of.
Some of our amazing & competitive benefits are: Generous company funded Parental leave Purchased Annual Leave Scheme Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression within a diverse and constantly evolving workplace Being part of one of the world's largest bottlers and most recognizable brands.
Excellent team culture – we have fun whilst we work A Leader who will support & guide you throughout your career Access to employee benefits such as free drinks onsite, allocation of products to take home, EAP, free onsite parking Access to our CCEP Care Program which helps our People work through the challenges of navigating Government Services, Social Welfare Organisations, and all other matters that impact on their emotional, psychological, financial, and physical wellbeing.
This includes free counselling for you and your family via our EAP helpline Access to our career and self-development program from day one Coca-Cola Europacific is committed to the health and safety of all employees and to equal employment opportunity for all employees to ensure that our employees have a safe work environment that is also free of discrimination and harassment.
This obligation may also extend to include a pre-employment health evaluation process that is aimed at determining if prospective new employees are able to safely undertake the inherent requirements of the role without putting themselves or others at risk.

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