Production Manager | Broadmeadows | Further Processing / Value-Add

Turosi Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turosi Pty Ltd in Broadmeadows is seeking a Production Manager to lead a large-scale, high-volume meat/further processing operation. You will drive safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement while developing frontline leaders across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will coach Area Managers and Supervisors, optimize OEE and productivity, and partner with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain and HR to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Proven Production Manager experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading large teams through supervisors and frontline leadership groups.
• Strong understanding of OEE, labour productivity, yield, waste reduction and operational performance metrics.
• Demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• A strong track record in safety, food safety and quality leadership.
• The ability to coach, develop and build high‑performing teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence using data to drive decisions.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM or similar CI experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, service and cost targets.
• Developing and coaching Area Managers, Supervisors and frontline leaders.
• Driving improvements in OEE, yield, labour utilisation, waste reduction and overall plant performance.
• Building capability and accountability across production teams.
• Partnering closely with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain and HR.
• Championing food safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Using operational data and production metrics to drive decision‑making and performance.

Skills

Large-scale production leadership

OEE optimization

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Safety leadership

Job description

Production Manager | Broadmeadows | Further Processing / Value-Add

Lead People. Drive Performance. Deliver Results.

High-volume food manufacturing operation

Lead through frontline leaders across a large-scale production environment

Drive safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement

Torusi is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our Broadmeadows Further Processing / Value-Add operation.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll lead a large production team through your frontline leaders, driving operational performance across safety, quality, labour, yield and customer service. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and enjoys developing people while delivering results.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

Leading daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, service and cost targets.

Developing and coaching Area Managers, Supervisors and frontline leaders.

Driving improvements in OEE, yield, labour utilisation, waste reduction and overall plant performance.

Building capability and accountability across production teams.

Partnering closely with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain and HR.

Championing food safety, quality and compliance standards.

Leading continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Using operational data and production metrics to drive decision‑making and performance.

About You

We're looking for a Production Manager who has successfully led large-scale manufacturing operations and can demonstrate measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity and team performance.

Experience within poultry, meat, protein, further processing, food manufacturing or FMCG will be highly regarded.

You'll bring:

Proven Production Manager experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Experience leading large teams through supervisors and frontline leadership groups.

Strong understanding of OEE, labour productivity, yield, waste reduction and operational performance metrics.

Demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

A strong track record in safety, food safety and quality leadership.

The ability to coach, develop and build high‑performing teams.

Strong commercial awareness and confidence using data to drive decisions.

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM or similar CI experience highly regarded.

Why Join Turosi?

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing Australian food manufacturing business. You'll have genuine influence over site performance, culture and capability while working alongside a collaborative leadership team focused on operational excellence.

If you're an experienced Production Manager ready to lead a large-scale manufacturing operation and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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• How many years' experience do you have as a production manager?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you have experience working in a continuous production environment?

Turosi Pty Ltd is a privately owned Australian food business with operations across Victoria, NSW and QLD. We provide a full range of raw and cooked food solutions to the retail and foodservice sectors and are one of Australia’s largest poultry processors, supplying major brands across QSR, foodservice and retail markets.

As a vertically integrated business spanning breeding, farming, hatcheries, processing, manufacturing and distribution, we employ more than 1,400 people who play a critical role in feeding Australian communities every day.

At Turosi, we're committed to safety, innovation, operational excellence and creating opportunities for our people to build rewarding careers.

Turosi Pty Ltd is a privately owned Australian food business with operations across Victoria, NSW and QLD. We provide a full range of raw and cooked food solutions to the retail and foodservice sectors and are one of Australia’s largest poultry processors, supplying major brands across QSR, foodservice and retail markets.

As a vertically integrated business spanning breeding, farming, hatcheries, processing, manufacturing and distribution, we employ more than 1,400 people who play a critical role in feeding Australian communities every day.

At Turosi, we're committed to safety, innovation, operational excellence and creating opportunities for our people to build rewarding careers.

Turosi Pty Ltd is a privately owned Australian food business with operations across Victoria, NSW and QLD. We provide a full range of raw and cooked food solutions to the retail and foodservice sectors and are one of Australia’s largest poultry processors, supplying major brands across QSR, foodservice and retail markets.