About the role:Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, the Manufacturing Manager is accountable for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of production outcomes, while driving continuous improvement across Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on operational leadership with strategic manufacturing excellence to help drive performance improvements, capability uplift, and process optimisation in a growing business.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead daily manufacturing operations to deliver production targets aligned to customer demand</li><li>Drive performance across key metrics including safety, quality, cost, delivery, and waste</li><li>Ensure adherence to the production schedule and proactively manage risks and delays</li><li>Play a central role in site expansion initiatives and capital projects, including implementation and optimisation</li><li>Drive continuous improvement through lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives</li><li>Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with WHSE standards and legislation</li><li>Maintain and improve quality systems aligned to HACCP, FSSC22000 and ISO standards</li><li>Partner closely with maintenance teams to maximise equipment reliability and performance</li><li>Identify capital investment opportunities and contribute to long-term site strategy</li><li>Lead, coach and develop a team, build capability and engagement</li><li>Drive strong industrial relations and foster a high-performing, accountable culture</li></ul> Your Skills and Experience: <ul><li>Extensive experience in manufacturing (FMCG or similar), with 10+ years in leadership roles</li><li>Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams and driving change</li><li>Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement</li><li>Experience in capital projects, or major transformation programs</li><li>Sound understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory frameworks</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and decision-making capability</li><li>Engineering or manufacturing-related tertiary qualification</li><li>Experience with SAP or similar systems and exposure to unionised environments will be highly regarded.</li></ul>

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Manufacturing Manager

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