Production Manager - Knoxfield, VIC 3180, Australia

SCMS Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prydes Confectionery Solutions Pty Ltd in Knoxfield, VIC seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily confectionery manufacturing operations, develop schedules based on customer orders, available materials and capacity, and drive efficient workflows to meet production targets.

The role leads production teams, monitors quality control, ensures food safety compliance, manages resources and budgets, and coordinates with purchasing, warehousing and distribution to deliver finished goods

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Manufacturing, Production Management or engineering.
• Experience in food processing or confectionery manufacturing.
• Knowledge of production planning, processes, QA and safety.
• Experience supervising production teams and resources.
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and oversee daily confectionery manufacturing operations to meet production targets and customer requirements.
• Develop and manage production schedules based on orders, materials, staffing and capacity.
• Supervise production teams and coordinate daily activities for efficient workflows and consistent product quality.
• Monitor the availability and use of raw materials, packaging supplies and equipment to minimise delays.
• Establish and maintain quality control procedures to meet specifications, food safety requirements and industry standards.
• Review manufacturing processes and introduce improvements to increase productivity and reduce wastage.
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehousing and distribution to ensure timely delivery of finished goods.
• Monitor production costs, labour requirements and equipment utilisation, and assist budgeting and forecasts.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with health, safety, hygiene, and operating procedures.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
• Train, guide and evaluate production staff to maintain performance and teamwork.
• Prepare and review production reports and KPIs for management updates.

Skills

Production planning

Operations management

Staff supervision

Quality assurance

Food safety

Budgeting

Process improvement

Education

Manufacturing/Production management degree

Job description

Production Manager - Knoxfield, VIC 3180, Australia

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION – PRODUCTION MANAGER ABOUT THE COMPANY – PRYDES CONFECTIONERY SOLUTIONS PTY LTD Prydes Confectionery Solutions Pty Ltd operates in the confectionery manufacturing industry in Victoria, Australia. The business focuses on confectionery production and related manufacturing operations, including production planning, quality control, efficient use of resources and timely delivery of products to meet customer requirements. Business Name:

• PRYDES CONFECTIONERY SOLUTIONS PTY LTD

Location:

• Knoxfield, VIC 3180, Australia

Job Title:

• Production Manager

Salary:

• AUD $80,000 - $100,000 per annum

Contact Email:

• ******@prydescc.com.au

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and oversee daily confectionery manufacturing operations to ensure production targets and customer requirements are achieved.
• Develop and manage production schedules based on customer orders, available materials, staffing levels and manufacturing capacity.
• Supervise production teams and coordinate their daily activities to maintain efficient workflows and consistent product quality.
• Monitor the availability and use of raw materials, ingredients, packaging supplies and manufacturing equipment to minimise production delays.
• Establish and maintain quality control procedures to ensure confectionery products meet company specifications, food safety requirements and relevant industry standards.
• Review manufacturing processes and introduce improvements to increase productivity, reduce material wastage and control operational costs.
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehousing and distribution teams to ensure materials are available and finished products are delivered according to schedule.
• Monitor production costs, labour requirements and equipment utilisation, and assist management in preparing manufacturing budgets and operational forecasts.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with workplace health and safety requirements, food hygiene standards and company operating procedures.
• Oversee the maintenance and operational readiness of production machinery and coordinate necessary repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
• Train, guide and evaluate production staff to maintain performance standards, safe working practices and effective teamwork.
• Prepare and review production reports, monitor key performance indicators and provide management with updates on manufacturing efficiency, quality and production outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant qualification in Manufacturing, Production Management, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
• Relevant experience in production management, preferably within food processing, confectionery manufacturing or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, quality assurance and workplace safety.
• Experience in supervising production teams, managing resources and improving operational efficiency.
• Good organisational, leadership, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene procedures and manufacturing compliance requirements.

Key Skills

• Production planning and scheduling
• Manufacturing operations management
• Staff supervision and leadership
• Quality assurance and food safety
• Inventory and resource management
• Budgeting and cost control
• Process improvement
• Workplace health and safety compliance