Production Manager

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

Community is at the heart of what we do. 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 products are made in WA. Our CEO is from WA too. We are fiercely protective of our environment and a leader in sustainability. We have a free school tours program that sees thousands of school children learn about the benefits of dairy.

We have 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 sold nationally and internationally as well. WA is our heartland.

Our goal is to remain at the forefront of innovation in our industry, committed to product, packaging and Brand innovation while meeting our critical responsibilities to the environment and sustainability head-on.

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

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements:

• A 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.

Benefits

• 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.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. If you're passionate about innovation, sustainability and community, we'd love to hear from you.

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to our mission of producing high-quality dairy products while making a positive impact on the environment.

Please submit a CV and covering letter showcasing your relevant skills and experience.

All candidates will receive a response.

We look forward to hearing from you.