Production Manager

Miller Leith; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing FMCG manufacturer in Melbourne seeks a Production Manager to lead and optimize all production activities. This hands-on role involves ensuring compliance with safety and food standards, driving continuous improvement, and fostering team development. The ideal candidate will have a background in dairy manufacturing or a relevant engineering degree, along with strong leadership skills and knowledge of lean principles.

Benefits

Attractive Salary Package

Opportunities for career progression

Rapid growth environment

Qualifications

• Experience in dairy manufacturing or relevant technical degree highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing operational teams.
• Strong understanding of lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Direct all production activities to meet strategic goals.
• Implement safety and compliance regulations.
• Develop and support team through hiring and training.
• Identify and execute process improvements.

Skills

Dairy manufacturing experience

Leadership experience

Technical knowledge of plant operations

Interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor or Masters Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or similar

Job description

The Company

Our client is an FMCG manufacturer with a commitment to evolving and adapting their products; they have established themselves as an emerging player.

Benefits

• Attractive Salary Package
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing manufacturer
• Great career progression opportunities.

The Role

The Production Manager will play a pivotal role in directing, planning, and organising all production activities to meet short, medium, and long‑term goals. This role ensures alignment with safety, food safety, quality, and operational standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance. Acting as a key leader, the Production Manager is responsible for optimising production efficiency, nurturing a Safety & Quality mindset, and driving best‑in‑class performance through lean principles and people development. The production manager role is very much a hands‑on role.

• Ensure safety and compliance by implementing regulations related to safety, food safety, and environmental protection, and actively improving performance in these areas.
• Lead day‑to‑day production activities to meet quality, operational, and financial objectives in alignment with the master plan.
• Develop and support employees through hiring, training, and fostering a collaborative and growth‑oriented culture.
• Identify and execute process improvements, lean initiatives, and new technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate closely with peers to drive strategic goals.

Skills & Experience

• A background working in dairy manufacturing or a Bachelor or Masters Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a similar technical field.
• Proven leadership experience managing operational teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong technical knowledge of plant operations, lean principles, and systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on standardising processes and ensuring compliance.
• Self‑starter with strong analytical, problem‑solving, and multitasking abilities, thriving under pressure to drive results.

For More Information

For a brief, confidential discussion about this role or your next career move, please contact Khalid Belhaj via ******@millerleith.com.au or on 0411 840 ***.

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