Site Manager

Lead site operations, drive performance and shape the future of an iconic Australian brand.
Sugar Australia has an exciting opportunity for a hands-on and experienced Site Manager to lead our North Fremantle operations in Western Australia. This full-time permanent role is more than just warehouse management — you'll be managing a liquid sugar processing facility, overseeing a broad scope of operational, governance, and contractor activities across our North Fremantle site and Bunbury activities.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for managing all aspects of site operations including equipment maintenance, container loading, team leadership, and coordination with local authorities and contractors. You'll also take on Bunbury WA discharge operations four times a year, requiring travel to Bunbury WA for approximately four weeks annually.

What you'll be doing:
As Site Manager, you will oversee daily operations at our North Fremantle site, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver operational excellence and continuous improvement. You'll be responsible for:

• Managing site operations and leading a small team to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable performance.
• Overseeing liquid sugar processing operations and warehousing.
• Ensuring all equipment is maintained to manufacturer standards and operates at full capacity.
• Driving a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, through regular safety walks, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Preparing and managing site budgets, operational improvement plans, and financial reviews.
• Building strong relationships with customers and suppliers to ensure product quality and on-time delivery.
• Liaising with local authorities and overseeing contractor activities.
• Leading and developing your team through training, performance management, and positive site culture initiatives.
• Supporting Bunbury discharge operations and travelling as required.

What you'll bring to the role:
We're looking for a practical, results driven and hands-on leader with:

• Trade qualification (mechanical preferred).
• Current Forklift licence.
• Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing/operations (food industry preferred).
• Minimum 3 years experience leading teams.
• Experience with creating and managing budgets.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledge of OH&S regulations, standards and procedures.
• Experience in continuous improvement and quality systems.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills.

About Sugar Australia:
Sugar Australia is the nation's trusted partner in sugar and ingredient solutions, enabling our customers to make great products for every home since 1855. We proudly own and operate refineries, packing facilities, sugar silo terminals, and warehouse distribution sites across the country.

It takes a great team to turn raw sugar into the many food-grade products Australians know and love. From liquid sugars, icings, syrups, and crystals, to our iconic CSR Sugar brand on supermarket shelves, we're behind some of the country's biggest names in the industrial, foodservice, and hospitality sectors.

When you join Sugar Australia, you're not just stepping into a job - you're becoming part of a passionate, inclusive, and values-led culture that champions collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.

Why Sugar Australia?

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including onsite parking and exclusive corporate discounts.
• Health and wellbeing programs, regular social events, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Opportunities for career development and ongoing learning.
• A friendly and collaborative culture, grounded in community values.
• Access to our extensive product library - perfect for those with a passion for baking.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Apply Now
If you're a strategic, hands-on leader ready to drive site performance and shape the future of Sugar Australia, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help create the sweet things Australians love

Business unit Sugar Australia