Production and Packing Manager

7 hours ago

Riverstone, Australia Yummy Karma Full time

**About Yummy Karma**

**Role Summary**

We are seeking a hands-on, mechanically sound **Production & Packing Manager** to lead daily operations across both departments. This role is responsible for planning, quality, team leadership, mechanical troubleshooting, and labour cost control. You’ll play a key role in building a strong and reliable production workforce and maintaining high-performance standards across the factory.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Production Operations**
- Create and execute detailed **daily/weekly production plans** to meet forecast and delivery commitments.
- Manage **staff rosters and shift coverage**, optimising labour to reduce overtime and idle time.
- Ensure 100% compliance with **QA and traceability records** for every batch.
- Monitor and reduce **wastage and variances**, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Drive **on-time completion** of all production runs; manage priorities and escalate roadblocks.
- Supervise production processes to ensure alignment with recipes, SOPs and critical control points.

**Packing Operations**
- Lead packing teams to meet or exceed **daily line output targets** with mínimal rework.
- Drive labour productivity and keep **packing labour cost per unit** within or below budget.
- Ensure **GMP and hygiene standards** are upheld across all shifts.
- Perform basic **mechanical troubleshooting** on machines (e.g., tray sealers, conveyors, labelers).
- Coordinate minor **preventive maintenance** and escalate issues requiring technician support.

**People & Recruitment**
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team across both production and packing areas.
- Support and manage **recruitment** of factory staff (permanent and casual), including:

- Workforce planning in coordination with HR.
- Overseeing onboarding and hands-on training of new hires.
- Monitor **staff performance, attendance, and conduct**, addressing issues proactively.
- Foster a strong workplace culture based on respect, accountability, and safety.
- Ensure all team members are trained and assessed on **SOPs and compliance requirements**.

**Technical and Continuous Improvement**
- Identify and implement improvements in process flow, labour efficiency, and changeovers.
- Work closely with maintenance and QA to troubleshoot and resolve equipment or quality issues.
- Track key performance metrics (output, downtime, waste, labour/hr) and report weekly.
- Support lean manufacturing and cost-saving initiatives across departments.

**What You Bring**
- 3-5+ years in a **production or packing leadership role** within food manufacturing
- Experience as as a qualified Chef is a plus, but not essential
- A strong, motivational leadership style - with the ability to **recruit, train, and lead** diverse teams.
- Solid understanding of **mechanical systems**, with a hands-on approach to minor fault-finding.
- Knowledge of **GMP, HACCP, SQF**, and food safety auditing standards.
- Experience managing rosters, shift plans, and KPI dashboards.
- Strong problem-solving, communication and team development skills

**What We Offer**
- A leadership role with scope to **shape the production culture and team**.
- Strong internal support and room for growth in **growing business**.
- A competitive salary is on offer plus a 10% performance bonus based on the achievement of KPIs

Thank you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free food
- Visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person

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