Production Manager

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

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.

Looking ahead, we will remain at the forefront of innovation in our industry, committed to product, packaging, and brand innovation, while meeting our responsibilities to the environment and sustainability.

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

The Production Manager - Packing is responsible for overseeing the packaging operations within the beverage and DFP production facilities to ensure products are packaged efficiently, safely, and in accordance with quality and regulatory standards. This role manages packaging teams, coordinates with other departments, ensures optimal use of equipment and materials, and leads continuous improvement initiatives across all packaging processes.

1. Lead and manage all aspects of the packaging function, ensuring timely, high-quality, and cost-effective packaging of products.
2. Develop and maintain packaging schedules aligned with production plans and customer requirements.
3. Supervise, train, and support packaging staff to foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
4. Ensure packaging operations comply with regulatory, safety, and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, ISO).
5. Manage the financial costs within this cost centre, providing monthly forecast updates and optimizing costs, efficiencies, yields, and wastage.
6. Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with maintenance to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
7. Optimize packaging material and liquid material usage to reduce waste and control costs without compromising quality or safety.
8. Evaluate and recommend new packaging equipment, technologies, or materials for process enhancement and sustainability goals.
9. Participate and lead NPD projects within packaging to ensure projects are developed and implemented successfully.

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

• 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, e.g., private health, hotels, gyms.
• Employee Assistance Program.

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

Applications close on 29th July 2025.

At Brownes Dairy, we recognize 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 individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Location: 15 July 2025, Balcatta, Western Australia, Australia | Full Time | Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport Management

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