Prawn Processing Ops Manager – Two Sites, Whitsundays

Tassal Operations; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live in Whitsundays

Maxxia Rewards and wellbeing support

Job summary

Tassal Operations seeks an experienced Production Manager to lead prawn processing teams at Proserpine & Mission Beach facilities, driving safe, efficient operations and a high-performing culture.

You will oversee day-to-day site performance across safety, quality, production and people outcomes, champion continuous improvement and help build workforce capability with a clear pathway to broader operational management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years management experience in FMCG manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality and production performance drivers.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop processing operators and team leaders to achieve production targets.
• Oversee two production sites, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coach and train team members to build capability and high performance.
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain efficient workflow.

Skills

People leadership

Productivity optimization

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Coaching & mentoring

Forklift licence

Job description

Tassal Operations seeks an experienced Production Manager to lead prawn processing teams at Proserpine & Mission Beach facilities, driving safe, efficient operations and a high-performing culture.

You will oversee day-to-day site performance across safety, quality, production and people outcomes, champion continuous improvement and help build workforce capability with a clear pathway to broader operational management.