Operations Manager

Garlos Pies; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Garlo's Pies in Sydney, NSW is seeking an Operations Manager to lead our high-volume food manufacturing facility, overseeing Production and Warehouse. You will set the pace for efficiency, quality and safety, and report to the senior leadership team.

You will develop and mentor teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with food safety and workplace standards while delivering reliable output to 400+ customers and international partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Business, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of senior operations management experience in a high-volume setting.
• Experience in a high-volume food manufacturing or FMCG environment is desirable.
• Proven leadership with ability to motivate, coach, develop and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution and change-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee both the Production and Warehouse departments.
• Drive operational excellence from raw materials to finished goods.
• Optimise production operations and processes.
• Motivate staff and lead a high-performing team.
• Champion rigorous food safety compliance and workplace safety.

Skills

People leadership

Operations optimization

Communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering / Food Science / Business)

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic, people-first Operations Manager to lead our high-volume food manufacturing facility, overseeing both the Production and Warehouse departments. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will drive operational performance, improve efficiencies and ensure seamless operations from raw materials through to finished goods. We are looking for an engaging, hands-on leader with exceptional people management skills who can inspire and develop teams, foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and uphold the highest standards of food safety, quality and workplace safety.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee both the Production and Warehouse departments
• Drive operational excellence from raw materials to finished goods
• Optimise production operations
• Motivate staff and lead a high-performing team
• Champion rigorous food safety compliance

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Business, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of senior operations management experience
• Experience within a high-volume food manufacturing or FMCG environment desirable
• Proven experience in people leadership and management, with the ability to motivate, coach, develop and lead high-performing teams
• Strong ability to manage employee performance, resolve workplace challenges and foster a positive, accountable team culture
• Outstanding communication, conflict resolution and change-management capabilities

About us

Garlo's Pies is a proudly 100% Australian-owned family business renowned for crafting premium-quality pies and pastry products. We service over 400+ food service customers, major supermarkets, airlines across Australia, and export to 9 countries worldwide.