Production Manager

Blackbook Executive Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Executive Pty is seeking a hands-on Production Manager for a high-volume FMCG facility in Sydney, NSW. The role drives day-to-day performance across multiple lines, leads large frontline teams across shifts, and ensures safe, efficient delivery of production plans on the factory floor.

This leadership position focuses on improving yield, waste, throughput and line changeovers, working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and Planning to sustain high performance in a

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Manager or senior leader in FMCG.
• Experience leading large frontline production teams in a high-volume environment.
• Strong technical aptitude with automated machinery and line performance.
• Proven track record improving yield, waste, throughput and changeovers.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day production performance across multiple lines.
• Lead a large frontline workforce across multiple shifts.
• Maintain a visible presence on the factory floor and drive KPIs.
• Improve changeover performance and overall line efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance on equipment performance.
• Ensure production plans are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Identify and resolve production issues in real time.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering and Planning to meet production requirements.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Automation basics

Tools

Automated machinery understanding

Job description

My client is a leading FMCG manufacturer operating a high-volume production environment with a strong focus on quality, efficiency and getting product out the door. With multiple production lines, technical equipment and a large frontline workforce, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Production Manager to drive day-to-day manufacturing performance.

This role is based in Sydney, NSW.

The Role

• Own day-to-day production performance across multiple lines
• Lead a large frontline workforce across multiple shifts
• Maintain a highly visible presence across the factory floor
• Drive yield, giveaway, waste, throughput and packs per minute
• Improve changeover performance and line efficiency
• Work closely with Engineering and Maintenance on equipment performance
• Ensure production plans are delivered safely and efficiently
• Identify and resolve production issues in real time
• Monitor production KPIs and drive performance improvements
• Partner with Quality, Engineering and Planning to deliver production requirements
• Build a culture of accountability, performance and continuous improvement

Your Background

• An experienced Production Manager or senior Production Leader within FMCG
• Experienced leading large production teams in a high-volume environment
• Ideally from food, beverage, dairy or similar FMCG background
• A highly hands-on and floor-focused leader
• Strong technically, with an understanding of automated machinery and line performance
• Experienced driving yield, giveaway, waste, throughput and changeover improvements
• Comfortable managing large frontline teams across multiple lines and shifts
• Performance-focused with a strong track record of implementation
• A strong communicator who can work across Engineering, Quality and Planning
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, output-focused environment

What's On Offer

In return, you will be given the opportunity to take ownership of production performance within a significant FMCG manufacturing operation, leading a large frontline workforce and directly influencing key operational metrics.

This is a highly hands-on leadership position suited to a Production Manager who enjoys being on the floor, understanding what is happening across the operation and turning production strategy into tangible results.