Production Manager
Visa sponsorship
Manufacturing · Lismore, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $95,000 - $105,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
An established Australian dairy manufacturer in northern New South Wales is seeking a Production Manager to oversee its manufacturing operations in Lismore, NSW. Its product range covers powders, liquid and frozen products and butter, supplied to domestic and international markets.
The position combines people leadership with technical responsibility. Spray drying is an important part of the plant's operations, and the successful candidate will need practical, technical knowledge of it. Other accountabilities include production scheduling, raw materials and resources, efficiency and reliability, decisions informed by KPIs, and compliance with food safety, GMP and HACCP.
Suitably qualified professionals based abroad who are interested in moving to Australia are welcome to apply. The role is open to people who can work in Australia or who meet the requirements for an employer-sponsored visa. All recruitment communication is in English.
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Key Responsibilities
- Build capable production teams by leading and developing supervisors and operators, with accountability, safety and collaboration as norms
- Set and coordinate the production plan so that output targets are achieved consistently
- Manage production scheduling, resource allocation, raw materials and priorities
- Oversee the plant's efficiency, productivity, product quality and reliability
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to raise productivity, reduce cost and waste and optimise resource use
- Ensure adherence to workplace safety, food safety, GMP and HACCP requirements
- Work collaboratively with maintenance, quality, laboratory and other departments
- Review production data and KPIs to support decision-making
- Serve as the management and technical lead for spray drying, handling troubleshooting and optimisation, and strengthen staff technical skills, leadership and performance
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated experience in a Production Manager, Plant Manager or equivalent manufacturing leadership capacity
- Strong experience covering people management, production planning and manufacturing operations, together with the capacity to handle multiple production processes and set priorities
- Previous practical experience working with spray drying processes and the related equipment
- Proven experience in continuous improvement, operational efficiency and problem-solving
- Sound understanding of good manufacturing practice, product quality and safety in the workplace
- Excellent abilities in leadership, communication, organisation and decision-making
- Effective English covering workplace documentation and safety-related communication
- Willing and able to move to Australia if needed
- Dairy, food or powder ingredient manufacturing experience is highly regarded
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