Growth‑Driven Dairy Production Manager

Bannister Downs Dairy; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Room to grow

Attractive package

Job summary

Bannister Downs Dairy, Northcliffe, WA, is seeking a Production/Operations Manager to lead a 20-strong team within a food production facility. You will oversee daily production, plan for growth, and work closely with maintenance, logistics, and processing teams to optimise equipment and processes.

The role is based on-site, with a current Monday–Friday production pattern. The package reflects experience and offers room to grow with a long-standing family business expanding its operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in food or beverage manufacturing (dairy preferred).
• Working knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems.
• Strong planning skills and clear communication.
• Ability to build a team and develop people.
• Willingness to take responsibility and grow with the business.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient growth of production while maintaining product quality.
• Close day-to-day production management and planning to meet volume, quality and delivery targets.
• Building the team: developing emerging leaders and earning the respect of the people you lead.
• Assessing equipment and working with maintenance to keep the plant reliable as volumes increase.
• Uphold food safety and export registration, including HACCP and quality policies.
• Improve systems and processes to prepare operations for increased scale.

Skills

Hands-on dairy manufacturing

HACCP knowledge

Planning skills

Team leadership

Clear communication

Job description

Bannister Downs Dairy, Northcliffe, WA, is seeking a Production/Operations Manager to lead a 20-strong team within a food production facility. You will oversee daily production, plan for growth, and work closely with maintenance, logistics, and processing teams to optimise equipment and processes.

The role is based on-site, with a current Monday–Friday production pattern. The package reflects experience and offers room to grow with a long-standing family business expanding its operations.