Process Manager

• A newly created role to own
• Five weeks Annual Leave
• Based locally in Balcatta – Free onsite parking

About the Business:

Sporting the dual crown of Australia's oldest dairy and Australia's most innovative dairy, Brownes Dairy has an opportunity within Production as a Process Manager.

Community is at the heart of what we do as we collect over 120 million litres of milk each year from more than 40 dairy farming families located in WA's pristine Southwest region. All our Brownes Dairy products are made in WA. Our CEO is from WA too. We are fiercely protective of our environment, pride ourselves on being a leader in sustainability and our free school tours program sees thousands of school children learn about the benefits of dairy too.

With a diverse portfolio of award-winning fresh dairy products including milk, cream, sour cream, yoghurt, flavoured milk, cold brew drinks, cheese, juice and desserts, our products are a household name in WA and are sold nationally and internationally as well. WA is our heartland.

What can you expect looking ahead, we will remain at the forefront of innovation in our industry, remaining committed to product, packaging, and Brand innovation, meeting our critical responsibilities to the environment and sustainability head- on.

Culture is at the forefront for Brownes we aspire to be a listening, learning and leadership organisation where everyone flourishes – our people, our farmer partners, our customers and of course the planet.

The Role

The Process Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the production processing function across DFP and Beverage, ensuring the efficient, safe, and cost-effective transformation of raw materials into finished goods.

This role oversees production planning, resource allocation, equipment utilisation, and personnel performance while ensuring quality standards and regulatory compliance are consistently met.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage daily processing operations to ensure targets for productivity, quality, efficiency, and safety are achieved.
• Oversee the scheduling, coordination, and execution of production activities to meet customer demand and production timelines.
• Lead and supervise processing teams, including operators, technicians, and supervisors, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, food safety (if applicable), environmental, and quality assurance standards.
• ·Monitor processing performance using KPIs, identifying opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and cost control.
• Collaborate with procurement, maintenance, logistics, and quality teams to ensure uninterrupted and efficient operations.
• Troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions and preventive maintenance practices.
• Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in capital improvement projects involving processing technologies or plant upgrades.

Requirements:

• Strong science, engineering or dairy industry diploma level qualification.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams working in FMCG or dairy food packing businesses
• Proven capability in implementing improvements in people safety, food safety and operational excellence

What do we offer:

• A great culture – we love being the best and we love what we do
• 5 Weeks annual leave
• Employee rewards program
• Various health and wellbeing discounts i.e. private health, hotels, gyms
• Employee Assistance Program

Apply: To apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter that best shows your relevant skills and experience. All candidates will receive a response.

Applications for this role will close on 17th August 2025.

At Brownes Dairy, we recognise that our differences are our strength. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.