Dairy Cheese Factory Production Manager

Rossosapore Pty Ltd T/A La Stella Latticini; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rossosapore Pty Ltd T/A La Stella Latticini is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily dairy cheese production, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with FSANZ and NSW standards. You will supervise staff, manage yields and costs, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance and process optimization.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and a strong background in cheese processing, HACCP, and regulatory requirements in

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production management within food manufacturing, preferably dairy or cheese manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of cheese-making processes, dairy processing & food safety requirements.
• Knowledge of HACCP, quality assurance, hygiene standards & relevant Australian food regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership & experience managing production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong production planning, problem-solving & organisational skills.
• Experience improving production efficiency, reducing wastage & controlling manufacturing costs.
• Knowledge of production equipment, preventive maintenance & troubleshooting.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail & a hands-on approach to operational management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations to achieve production targets, schedules & customer requirements.
• Oversee daily cheese production and participate in hands-on cheesemaking.
• Ensure consistent product quality, food safety, hygiene & compliance with FSANZ, NSW Food Authority, and HACCP requirements.
• Supervise & lead production staff, including team leaders & shift supervisors.
• Monitor production yields, wastage, labour costs & equipment downtime to improve efficiency & reduce costs.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, troubleshooting & operational improvements.
• Ensure production procedures, records & product traceability requirements are maintained.
• Investigate production issues & implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor staff performance, training, workplace safety & adherence to company procedures.

Skills

Production management

Cheese making

Dairy processing

Food safety

Leadership

Production planning

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Cost control

Communication

Attention to detail

Hands-on management

Tools

Production equipment

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Job description

Rossosapore Pty Ltd T/A La Stella Latticini is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily dairy cheese production, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with FSANZ and NSW standards. You will supervise staff, manage yields and costs, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance and process optimization.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and a strong background in cheese processing, HACCP, and regulatory requirements in