Production Director

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $180,000 - $200,000
Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of our compost production team at a large scale facility.


Your Role

This leadership position reports directly to the General Manager and is responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality compost products.

This role offers a strong focus on team motivation and operational efficiency, with a competitive salary package linked to business performance and individual KPIs.

Candidates will have opportunities to advance into operations management and broader business leadership, working within a dynamic industry closely connected to agriculture and horticulture sectors.


Key Responsibilities
  • Lead workplace safety initiatives and drive compliance across the department.
  • Manage production team personnel, including Supervisors, Leading Hands, and OS workers, developing schedules, rosters, and training programs.
  • Initiate, train, validate, and improve SOPs related to machine operation and phase processes.
  • Drive departmental efficiencies, process optimization, and Continuous Improvement.
  • Oversee quality control and inspection programs.
  • Monitor tunnel control programs and process equipment, responding promptly to system alarms and troubleshooting issues.
  • Manage raw materials and ingredients/brew make-ups.
  • Execute weekly/monthly goals in collaboration with the Management Team.
  • Collaborate with external specialists, agriculture technologists, and consultants to enhance processes.
  • Manage departmental inventory and consumables.
  • Participate in the Leadership Team and Board, reporting on performance.

About You

Candidates should possess hands-on management experience, a passion for developing people and processes, and a practical mindset. Strong leadership skills and commitment to safety, quality, and operational efficiency are essential.

  • Tertiary qualification in agronomy, horticulture, agriculture, or plant science.
  • Proven experience in production management or senior supervisory roles, ideally within horticulture or agriculture.
  • Effective people management skills, adapting to changing circumstances while delivering exceptional outcomes.
  • Familiarity with WHS Industry standards; formal WHS training highly regarded.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with a focus on time efficiency.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, approachable, motivating, and responsive to departmental needs.
  • Flexibility to work varying hours, including early starts, rostered public holidays, on-call duties, and occasional weekends.
Licences
  • Forklift Licence.
  • Australian Driver Licence.

A pre-employment medical, including drug screening and Police Checks, is part of the recruitment process.

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