Production Manager

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact.

Our manufacturing team are an essential part of turning raw materials into products ready for customers. We have a strong focus on team member safety, quality and continuous improvement whilst ensuring that customers' security of supply, quality, availability of product and value for money expectations are met. You'll work alongside a diverse group of individuals with different backgrounds, cultures, personalities, and beliefs, much like the communities we serve.

About the Role

As Production Manager, you'll lead and coordinate high-volume meat processing operations. You'll be responsible for planning, resourcing, and scheduling production to ensure goods are produced efficiently, at the right cost, and to the highest quality standards. This role champions safety, health, and wellbeing while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

You will also: 

• Oversee daily production operations to meet KPIs for yield, OEE, DIFOT, and quality.
• Champion zero-harm safety culture and compliance with WHS requirements.
• Manage labour planning, rosters, and cost control.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
• Coach and develop team members to build capability and engagement.

About You and Your Skill

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Minimum 5 years in a production leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally in food manufacturing and chilled processing.
• Strong understanding of automated processing and high-speed packaging machinery, lean principles, and HACCP/food safety standards.
• Proven ability to lead and engage teams, drive safety culture, and deliver operational excellence.
• Degree in Food Technology, Manufacturing Management, Applied Science, or Engineering (desirable).
• Experience in multi-shift planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform 'mythanks'. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you'll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email

Job ID: 170647

Employment Type: Full time