Blends Productions Manager

Ridley; Terang; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridley is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join the Terang site in Victoria. You will ensure a safe work environment, meet production targets, manage budget and resources, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance, quality assurance, and inventory management.

You will lead and mentor teams, coordinate with site leadership, and ensure manufacturing processes operate within target tolerances.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a food or stockfeed manufacturing setting
• Experience with production planning, control and measurement
• Exposure to MRP2 and ERP environments
• Strong leadership and team mentoring abilities
• Commitment to OH&S and environmental compliance

Responsibilities

• Ensure OH&S standards and environmental regulations are followed to maintain a safe work environment
• Oversee manufacturing processes across facilities to meet site targets and tolerances
• Investigate production and quality issues and drive corrective actions
• Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching as a key member of the site leadership team
• Monitor plant equipment performance and downtime (OEE% and TPH)
• Prepare reports and analyses to drive improvement in plant operations
• Address environmental complaints and liaise with authorities as needed

Skills

Improvement programs

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

People leadership

Production planning

MRP/ERP systems

Team collaboration

5+ years in food manufacturing

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What's on offer?

We are currently seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our team in Terang. Reporting to the site manager, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe work environment, meeting production targets, maintaining budget control, and managing resources efficiently. The role involves overseeing maintenance, quality assurance, and inventory management, as well as driving continuous improvement initiatives.

In return for your skills and commitment, Ridley AgriProducts offers a supportive team environment, great culture and excellent benefits.

The key responsibilities for this position include:

• Ensure all workplace activities comply with Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) standards, environmental regulations, and company policies to maintain a safe and responsible work environment
• Ensure all aspects of the manufacturing process for the various production facilities are managed, planned and executed within acceptable tolerances and to site targets
• Investigate and rectify production & quality issues where possible prior to product leaving site.
• A key member of the site leadership team, provide Leadership, Mentoring and coaching to all employees on site.
• Ensure all aspects of the manufacturing process are managed, planned and executed within acceptable tolerances and to site targets.
• Monitor operation of plant equipment and systems. (OEE% Overall Equipment Efficiency & TPH) accurately recording unplanned and planned downtime, tonnes of mash and finished feed produced.
• Prepare reports, analyses data, promote problem solving and make recommendations for improving plant operations
• Investigate and act on reported environmental complaints, such as noise, odours, or spills, and liaise with relevant authorities when necessary.

The key skills and experience required for this role include

• Ability to visualise and implement improvement programs (people & manufacturing processes)
• High attention to detail
• Experience with continuous improvement programs and initiatives
• Demonstrated people leader and able to build credibility and confidence with team members
• Demonstrated experience with production planning, control and measurement methodologies
• Exposure to MRP2 and ERP environment
• Ability to work in a team and with key stakeholders
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a food or stockfeed manufacturing industry with exposure to plant management and process automation

How to apply

If you are a motivated and reliable individual and meet the qualifications outlined above, please click ‘apply for this job’ and submit your resume and cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire during the interview process. If selected, you will need to undergo a comprehensive medical examination within 3 months of starting the role.

Please note that only fully completed applications will be reviewed. This position is open to candidates with unrestricted work rights.

Equal Opportunity

Ridley is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

There are big advantages that come with Ridley being Australia’s largest and leading animal nutrition company. These include opportunities to move and grow within the business and also extends to having the right tools and resources to get the job done.

We are focused on working with, and attracting the best talent, not just in Australia, but in the world. Ridley prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer.