Production Manager

About Us
As the trusted partner of independent family-owned food service businesses across Australia, We are passionate about supporting local enterprise and believe independent businesses make Australia a better place. Servicing over 80,000 outlets across restaurants, cafes, clubs, pubs, hotels, catering, education, healthcare, and more, we are dedicated to being the food service industry’s partner of choice—driven by collaboration, not outside investors.

The Opportunity
We are looking for a Production Manager to command a key production area. You will orchestrate daily production, champion continuous improvement, and develop a high-performing team within a mission-critical technical operation. We seek an expert in production planning and team leadership to drive excellence in our established industry environment.

The Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and direct production strategies, policies and plans to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery.
• Monitor and control all production activities to ensure quality, safety and compliance with industry standards.
• Formulate budgeting plan for the production based on material usage, machine time, labour, and tooling requirements to ensure all expenses remain within allocated budgets.
• Maintain quality assurance and customer service standards by ensuring accurate daily record-keeping and timely resolution of issues.
• Prepare and deliver insightful reports to the Director, identifying actionable improvements based on production data.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in workflow, productivity, and machine utilisation.
• Keep abreast of new technologies and industry trends to continuously improve production processes and enhance product offerings.

Experience & Skills

• A minimum of 5 years of solid experience as Production Manager or in a similar role.
• Meticulous attention to detail ensures high-quality output and seamless processes across all stages of production.
• Excellent leadership with a team-first approach, prioritising effective communication and strong working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage quality assurance processes and maintain accurate documentation.
• Understand the need for strong compliance with work health and production safety standards.