Site Manager

Comgroup Supplies Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Comgroup Supplies Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager to own the day-to-day leadership, performance and culture of our Carole Park manufacturing site. Reporting to the CEO, this role coordinates people, processes, assets and services to deliver safety, productivity, cost, service, quality and compliance.

You will provide a visible operational leadership presence across Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Quality and Administration, driving a high-performing culture of accountability

Qualifications

• 5+ years leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, Food Science, Business or Operations Management.
• Knowledge of WHS/OHS, food safety, HACCP, GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the site, accountable for safety, quality, service, productivity and cost.
• Maintain a strong leadership presence across Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Quality and Administration.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, yield, labour efficiency and waste reduction.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs, equipment reliability, breakdown response and capital projects.
• Manage site operating costs and capital expenditure with accurate reporting to the COO and CFO.
• Provide operational leadership to Safety, Quality and HR/Training functions; coach and develop Managers and Team Leaders.
• Maintain audit, customer and regulatory inspection readiness and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Manufacturing/Engineering/Business qualification

Operations Management qualification

Job description

Ready to take full ownership of a busy food manufacturing site?

Join Comgroup Supplies, a trusted Australian food manufacturer, at our Carole Park site in Brisbane, QLD.

Lead day-to-day site operations across Production, Maintenance, Warehouse and Quality

Drive safety, productivity, cost and quality performance

Oversee maintenance, asset reliability and capital projects

Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team

If you're a visible, hands-on leader with a proven track record in food manufacturing operations — we want to hear from you!

About the Role

Comgroup Supplies is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full ownership of the day-to-day leadership, performance and culture of our Carole Park manufacturing site. Reporting to the CEO, this is a pivotal role responsible for the effective coordination of people, processes, assets and services to deliver strong outcomes across safety, productivity, cost, service, quality and compliance.

You will provide a visible operational leadership presence across Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Quality and Administration, driving a high-performing culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

About You

You're a visible, hands-on leader with a strong track record in food manufacturing operations — ideally meat, poultry or further processed proteins. You bring commercial acumen, a data-driven approach to decision-making, and the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business. You thrive on accountability and are committed to driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity and cost performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the site, accountable for performance across safety, quality, service, productivity and cost.
• Maintain a strong, visible leadership presence across Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Quality and Administration.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, yield, labour efficiency and waste reduction.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs, equipment reliability, breakdown response and capital projects.
• Manage site operating costs and capital expenditure, providing accurate financial reporting to the COO and CFO.
• Provide operational leadership to Safety, Quality and HR/Training functions, and lead, coach and develop Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders.
• Maintain audit, customer and regulatory inspection readiness, ensuring compliance with company policies and legislative requirements.

You'll Bring

• Minimum 5 years' leadership experience in food manufacturing, preferably meat, poultry or further processed proteins.
• A relevant qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, Food Science, Business or Operations Management.
• Strong understanding of WHS/OHS, food safety, HACCP, GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of industrial relations, employment legislation and relevant awards.
• Proven leadership, coaching and team development capability.
• Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, productivity and cost performance.
• Experience managing operational budgets, maintenance and capital projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Comgroup?

• A high-visibility leadership role reporting directly to the CEO.
• Competitive remuneration package, including superannuation and an incentive scheme bonus.
• Be part of a growing, values-driven Australian food manufacturing business.
• A dynamic culture focused on people, safety, quality and operational excellence.