Production Manager - Seafood Processing

Tassal; Proserpine; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Operational management pathway

Supportive, safety-focused team

Maxxia Rewards and wellbeing support

Whitsundays living

Job summary

Tassal is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our prawn processing teams at our Proserpine and Mission Beach facilities. This role provides significant autonomy to drive safe, efficient operations and to build a high-performing team culture.

You will oversee day-to-day site performance across safety, quality, production and people outcomes, champion continuous improvement and contribute to workforce capability development. A pathway to broader operational management is available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years management experience in FMCG manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality and production performance drivers.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and results-focused.
• Forklift licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop processing operators and team leaders to achieve production targets.
• Oversee two production sites, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coach and train team members to build capability and high performance.
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain efficient workflow.

Skills

Management experience

Safety & quality focus

Coaching & mentoring

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Forklift licence

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our prawn processing teams at our Proserpine & Mission Beach facilities. This is a critical leadership role with significant autonomy, responsible for driving safe, efficient operations while developing a high-performing team culture.

You will oversee day-to-day site performance across safety, quality, production and people outcomes, champion continuous improvement, and play a key role in building workforce capability. This role offers a genuine pathway to broader operational management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop processing operators and team leaders to achieve production targets.
• Oversee two production sites, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coach and train team members to build capability and high performance.
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain efficient workflow.

About You

• 3+ years management experience in FMCG manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality and production performance drivers.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and results-focused.
• Forklift licence (desirable).

What We Offer

• Full-time role with a very competitive salary.
• Clear pathway to operational management.
• Friendly, supportive and safety-focused team environment.
• Access to Maxxia Rewards and wellbeing support.
• Live and work in the beautiful Whitsundays!