Manufacturing Manager

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Talent Focus Full time

Growth Opportunities
- Competitive Salary
- Hornsby Region

Join a family owned food manufacturing business that is experiencing double digit year on year growth with a stable customer base within the food service, contract manufacturing and Retail sector.

A full time permanent position

Hornsby location

7/8am starts

Join a company that will offer growth opportunities - they want you with them long-term.

**About the role**:
Talent Focus are seeking a competent Manufacturing Manager to be a key individual of the Leadership team, with a direct reporting line to the CFO.

You will drive quality standards, productivity and DIFOT, labour efficiencies and waste reduction on site. A high priority focus will be on simplifying the production schedule and developing teams for additional shift work. The role will manage the production process according to quality assurance standards, specifications, cost expectations and the best utilisation of capacity and resources. To succeed it will be critical that the incumbent can manage and lead successful teams operating over two shifts.

**Key Responsibilities will include**:

- Manage the production plan, on-time, and on-budget.
- Hands on leadership of the 'day to day' production floor operations
- Maintain the weekly rostering and timesheet software for all production staff.
- Work collaboratively with Logistics in production planning.
- Conduct effective regular Production team meetings to review performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Identification of production line improvement opportunities.
- Provide stewardship to the Production Managers (PM)
- Provide support to the PM's for workforce planning and production rostering.
- Drive and lead the Recruitment of key personnel either through labor hire and online platforms.
- Train, mentor and develop your team into a multi-skilled and flexible workforce.
- Ensure safe working conditions and ensure the plant complies with all relevant legislation, local requirements and to all appropriate safety, environmental and food quality standards.
- Ensure all staff are informed of their food safety and regulatory responsibilities.
- Develop an efficient production environment with mínimal waste.
- Lead and implement new projects with the leadership team.
- Ensure adherence to product SOPs and recipes.
- Weekly Reporting on KPI's, staff performance, budgets.

**Selection criteria**:

- Bakery / Manufacturing management experience is essential, along with the ability to influence key stakeholders in delivering the best result for the business.
- 5 years manufacturing experience in the Food and Beverage industry (Bakery preferred).
- Demonstrated experience supporting continuous improvement.
- Take the lead in monitoring, identify, and execute processes to drive continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to prioritize workflow, while managing projects in a timely manner.
- Ability to hold employees accountable to KPI's and when not aligned to the company values, policies, and procedures.
- Strong understanding of GMP
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Self-starter with a strong results orientation
- Ability to work with a variety of different stakeholders.
- Experience in working cross-functionally and managing / leading large teams.
- Natural leadership qualities as a Manufacturing Manager
- Strong coaching, reporting and communication skills.

**MUST currently reside in Australia and have full time unrestricted working rights.

  • Site Engineering Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Manufacturing Full time

    OverviewSite Engineering Manager role at Manufacturing in Bomaderry, NSW. Fast-paced FMCG environment with full responsibility for CAPEX projects and new line installations.ResponsibilitiesLead all engineering and maintenance activities across the site, including a maintenance team.Manage CAPEX projects from concept to commissioning, including new line...

  • Site Engineering Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Manufacturing Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead site-wide engineering and maintenance operations in a fast-paced FMCG environment. This role includes full responsibility for CAPEX projects and new line installations.ResponsibilitiesLead all engineering and maintenance activities across the site, including a maintenance team.Manage CAPEX projects...

  • Manufacturing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Freighter Group Full time

    This will lead a large team in one of two divisions of the manufacturing plant in Ballarat20th August, 2025Join Freighter, a leader in innovative trailer manufacturer, and drive the future of manufacturingAre you a dynamic and experienced Manufacturing Manager with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a proven track record of leading large teams in a...

  • Manufacturing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Freighter Group Full time

    This will lead a large team in one of two divisions of the manufacturing plant in Ballarat20th August, 2025Join Freighter, a leader in innovative trailer manufacturer, and drive the future of manufacturingAre you a dynamic and experienced Manufacturing Manager with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a proven track record of leading large teams in a...

  • Manufacturing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Freighter Group Full time

    This will lead a large team in one of two divisions of the manufacturing plant in Ballarat20th August, 2025Join Freighter, a leader in innovative trailer manufacturer, and drive the future of manufacturingAre you a dynamic and experienced Manufacturing Manager with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a proven track record of leading large teams in a...

  • Manufacturing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Bmp Consulting Australia Pty Ltd Full time

    Based In North West Sydney- $ Excellent Salary Package Negotiable- Leading Manufacturing Fabrication Company**Based in North West Sydney**, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading high quality Manufacturing Fabrication Company in the important position of Manufacturing Manager.The primary function of the role is to plan and execute projects that...

  • Manufacturing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Freighter Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Join Freighter, a leader in innovative trailer manufacturer, and drive the future of manufacturingAre you a dynamic and experienced Manufacturing Manager with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a proven track record of leading large teams in a fast-paced, automated environment? If so, Freighter has an exciting opportunity for you to lead our...

  • Manufacturing Manager

    6 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Csr Full time

    **Manufacturing Manager -Cemintel (Wetherill Park, NSW)**- Exciting opportunity to lead the manufacturing team of Supervisors and Production Operators for our Cemintel business.- Genuine career progression and training provided.- Diverse and Inclusive team**A**t CSR, we're building a better future together.**We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and...

  • Manufacturing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Aline Group Australasia Pty Ltd Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

    About Aline AustralasiaAline Australasia is an established, Australian-owned company that has been operating since 1994. We specialise in the sales, service, and manufacturing of pumping and water supply systems for the Fire and Commercial Building service sectors.About the PositionBased at our Prestons facility in NSW, the Manufacturing Manager is a senior...

  • Manufacturing Manager

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Bega Group Full time

    OverviewTalent Acquisition Business Partner at Bega Group | Manufacturing, Operations, Quality & Engineering PortfoliosResponsibilitiesManaging resources to achieve safety, quality, environment, production cost, and customer service targets/goalsPursue the creation of a working environment culture that encourages improved productivity and job...