Production Manager

• Be an integral part of the site leadership team
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free fresh product to take home daily

Tip Top is currently seeking a Production Manager to be based at our Tip Top Dry Creek Site. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this is a dynamic and hands on role that is responsible for leading & directing activities associated with the timely and safe manufacture and supply of all products in the Bread Department.

The Production Manager will actively support and liaise with key stakeholders to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the Production of all Bread and interacts with all other departments and functions across the site and region.

Purpose of the Role

• Lead and inspire a high-performance team aligned with Tip Top's values
• Supports career aspirations, creates an environment that encourages positive individual and team behaviours, personal & professional development and growth
• Drive food safety and quality compliance, including audit readiness
• Provide the leadership, structure and resources to improve safety and engagement
• Champion continuous improvement and change management initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Planning, Operations, Safety and Quality

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant leadership experience managing Manufacturing activities in a FMCG environment- food experience will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated effectiveness in team engagement, cultural change and process improvement
• Strong understanding of Food Quality & Safety Standards
• Experience in driving high safety culture and applying Safe work policies

Why Join Us?

At Tip Top Bakeries, we're proud to produce an extensive range of wholesome sliced bread, muffins, crumpets, pies, and bakery snacks. Our purpose of 'Everyday Moments of Goodness' represents the lives we touch and the difference we make. Those moments that bring a smile, make us proud, or keep us safe, are moments we strive for through our work.

We take pride in supporting our people to learn, grow, and develop throughout their careers with Tip Top Bakeries. We believe in the power of an inclusive and diverse workforce and invest in meaningful initiatives to remove barriers and enable our employees to have a satisfying and rewarding career with us. Our vision for Tip Top Bakeries is an organisation where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone has equal opportunity.

Join the team and be part of one of our iconic brands like Tip Top, Abbotts Bakery, Bürgen and Golden.

Working with Tip Top, we offer many benefits including:

• Family-friendly policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave, additional paid time off to ease back to work and ongoing superannuation contributions during unpaid parental leave
• Recognition and award programs, including access to our online rewards platform
• Health and wellbeing programs including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and on-site physiotherapy services
• Flexible working options
• Access to an extensive range of internal trainings and development programs for your career
• Financial support for approved study pathways, as well as traineeship and apprenticeship programs
• Two paid volunteer days per year as part of our focus on Community Partnerships
• Novated Leasing Options

Start the Conversation

If this role sounds like you and you're eager to learn, grow, and help create everyday moments of goodness, we want to hear from you. To apply for this opportunity please submit your application by clicking on the 'apply now' button.

Our Recruitment Process typically consists of a brief, prearranged telephone or video call, followed by 1-2 interviews in-person or over Zoom/Teams. We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via phone on or email to . Please do not call to enquire about this position as the phone number is for requesting accessibility needs only.

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which include a medical (includes drug & alcohol testing) and a criminal record check.

At Tip Top we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, Everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.