Production Manager

Buildability Group; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full‑time role

Day shift

Competitive salary plus superannuation

15% annual bonus

Job summary

Buildability Group in Western Sydney is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead its food & beverage manufacturing operations. This hands‑on leadership role demands driving safety, quality and performance across production teams.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will coach supervisors, manage KPIs (output, efficiency, waste, downtime) and partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning and Supply Chain to optimise site performance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Manager/Manufacturing Manager in food, beverage or FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP and food manufacturing best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop large teams in fast-paced production environments.
• Proven track record delivering results against manufacturing KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production operations to meet safety, quality, service and cost targets.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with food manufacturing standards.
• Lead, coach and develop supervisors and production teams.
• Monitor and improve KPIs: output, efficiency, waste, yield and downtime.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Planning and Supply Chain to optimise site performance.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement across people, processes and equipment.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

GMP

HACCP

Job description

Buildability Group – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW

Production Manager

Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Western Sydney, NSW
Permanent | Day Shift
$150,000 - $180,000 + Superannuation + 15% Annual Bonus

The Opportunity

An established and growing food & beverage manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations at its Western Sydney facility.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for driving performance across production, safety, quality, people leadership, and continuous improvement. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and leading high performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day production operations to achieve safety, quality, service, and cost targets.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with food manufacturing standards and procedures.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams.
• Monitor and improve key operational KPIs including output, efficiency, waste, yield, and downtime.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to optimise site performance.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across people, processes, and equipment.

About You

• Proven experience in a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar leadership role within food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food manufacturing best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop large teams in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Experience driving operational improvements and delivering results against manufacturing KPIs.
• Hands‑on leadership style with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Permanent full‑time opportunity with a market‑leading manufacturer.
• Day‑shift role offering excellent work‑life balance.
• Competitive salary package of $150,000 - $180,000 + Super.
• 15% annual performance bonus.
• Stable business with strong growth plans and ongoing investment.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on site performance and culture.
• Supportive leadership team and long‑term career development opportunities.