Lead Facility Manager, Macadamia Processing & Ops

Macadamia Farm Management; Sharon; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Job summary

Australian Premium Macadamias (APM) is recruiting a hands-on Facility Manager to lead shed operations at Bucca, near Bundaberg. You will oversee the end-to-end processing facility from NIS receival to dispatch, guiding the shed team to meet production and quality targets.

Ideal candidates have experience in high-volume processing, strong leadership, and knowledge of WHS and food safety. This permanent full-time role offers opportunities to implement improvements and work with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high‑volume processing or packing facility (food, horticulture or agricultural processing preferred).
• Proven people leadership skills
• Experience with processing machinery, equipment maintenance and automation
• Knowledge of food safety, quality systems and Work Health & Safety

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day shed activities, resources and workflows from NIS receival to dispatch
• Manage curing room loading, operation, monitoring and unloading to optimise drying performance and product quality
• Oversee safe and effective operation of all machinery and equipment (receival systems, curing equipment, conveyors, colour and x‑ray sorters, bagging lines)
• Take responsibility for plant, equipment and facility maintenance — plan preventive maintenance, coordinate repairs and minimise downtime
• Lead the shed team through the Lab Supervisor and Floor Supervisor, including rostering, training, performance management and shift handovers
• Develop and monitor production and quality schedules aligned with capacity, labour, stock condition and customer specifications
• Oversee laboratory sampling, testing and quality records, ensuring out‑of‑specification product is identified and managed
• Set and track production and quality KPIs, investigate variances and drive continuous improvement
• Oversee accurate, timely and traceable dispatch of product
• Work closely with the Logistics and Production Coordinator to align schedules and priorities
• Contribute to capital upgrade planning, equipment selection, commissioning and staff training
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with WHS requirements

Skills

People leadership

Machinery maintenance

Automation experience

Food safety awareness

Planning & scheduling

Education

Business/Operations/Agriculture degree

Tools

Processing machinery

Automation equipment

Curing/drying equipment

Job description

Australian Premium Macadamias (APM) is recruiting a hands-on Facility Manager to lead shed operations at Bucca, near Bundaberg. You will oversee the end-to-end processing facility from NIS receival to dispatch, guiding the shed team to meet production and quality targets.

Ideal candidates have experience in high-volume processing, strong leadership, and knowledge of WHS and food safety. This permanent full-time role offers opportunities to implement improvements and work with a supportive team.