Senior Production Manager – Food Manufacturing & Quality

Business Nest; Canberra; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

GMD Canberra is a locally owned and operated food manufacturing business based in Fyshwick, Canberra. We specialise in ready meals for customers across Canberra and surrounding areas.

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager (Manufacturing) to oversee our manufacturing activities and ensure production is delivered efficiently, safely and to the required quality standards. The role involves developing production plans, coordinating day-to-day operations, monitoring output and costs,

Qualifications

• Experience in a Production Manager or similar manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience in food manufacturing or high-volume food production.
• Experience managing production teams and monitoring employee performance.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor production plans and strategies to meet required output, quality, customer demand, labour requirements and production timelines.
• Direct and coordinate day-to-day manufacturing activities, ensuring efficient workflow, production capacity and timely completion of scheduled orders.
• Monitor production output, productivity, batch yields, labour utilisation, wastage and costs, implementing improvements to maximise efficiency and minimise costs.
• Control the operation and maintenance of production plant and equipment, including coordinating preventative maintenance and overseeing the acquisition, installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Oversee quality control, HACCP, food safety and production procedures to ensure products consistently meet required quality, safety and regulatory standards.
• Direct and coordinate production staff, allocate responsibilities, monitor performance, identify training requirements and support workforce development and productivity.
• Oversee production records and reports, monitor raw material and packaging requirements, and ensure adequate resources are available to support uninterrupted production.
• Research and implement improved production methods, Lean/5S/Kaizen initiatives and workplace health and safety measures to improve operational efficiency and maintain a safe manufacturing environment.

Skills

Production management

Operations management

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

Quality control

Lean/5S/Kaizen

Planning & scheduling

Job description

GMD Canberra is a locally owned and operated food manufacturing business based in Fyshwick, Canberra. We specialise in ready meals for customers across Canberra and surrounding areas.

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager (Manufacturing) to oversee our manufacturing activities and ensure production is delivered efficiently, safely and to the required quality standards. The role involves developing production plans, coordinating day-to-day operations, monitoring output and costs,