Production & Logistics Lead (Hands-on)

Saxby's Soft Drinks; Taree; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxby's Soft Drinks Pty Ltd is a beverage manufacturing company based in Taree, NSW. The Operations Manager is a hands-on, functional leader responsible for the day-to-day running of production and distribution, working closely with the CEO to keep the plant safe, well-stocked and meeting customer needs.

You will oversee planning, purchasing, production, warehousing, order picking, logistics and regulatory paperwork with support from a dedicated administration team, aiming for minimal

Qualifications

• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiarity with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) essential.
• Current driver's licence is required; forklift licence is desirable.
• Comfortable using computers daily, including the Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Run the production facility day to day, ensuring output stays on schedule while maintaining safety.
• Plan and forecast production; order raw materials on time and in correct quantities.
• Oversee warehousing, order picking, logistics and distribution to ensure complete, accurate, on-time shipments.
• Lead, support and develop the production team and hit daily targets.
• Ensure workplace health & safety and food-safety practices with admin support.
• Provide practical support to leadership on grocery accounts, distributors and customers.
• Create production forecasts and schedules.
• Oversee ordering and receipt of raw materials with communication to Production Supervisor.
• Manage all logistics including timeslot bookings and liaising with transport.
• Conduct regular production meetings including WHS, with admin support.

Skills

Production leadership

Warehousing

Logistics

HACCP

WH&S

Forklift licence

Driver's licence

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saxby's Soft Drinks Pty Ltd is a beverage manufacturing company based in Taree, NSW. The Operations Manager is a hands-on, functional leader responsible for the day-to-day running of production and distribution, working closely with the CEO to keep the plant safe, well-stocked and meeting customer needs.

You will oversee planning, purchasing, production, warehousing, order picking, logistics and regulatory paperwork with support from a dedicated administration team, aiming for minimal