Site Manager

Lactalis Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus scheme

Values-driven culture

Diversity & inclusion

Talent development programs

Global opportunities

Job summary

Lactalis Australia is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead our Lidcombe manufacturing operation in NSW. Reporting to the Industrial Director, Beverages & Milk, you will oversee Manufacturing, Packaging, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality Assurance, WHS, and the site's financial performance.

You will develop and deliver operational and financial objectives, including budget management, cost control, capital investment planning, productivity improvements, and P&L outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role within Dairy, Food Manufacturing, or FMCG environments.
• Tertiary qualifications in Manufacturing, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline are highly regarded.
• Experience managing large-scale manufacturing operations, including production, maintenance, warehousing, and logistics functions.
• Strong leadership capability with experience coaching, mentoring, and developing teams while driving accountability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall performance of the manufacturing site, ensuring operational objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
• Ensure all products are manufactured in full, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
• Drive a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and cost performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership team and broader workforce.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, environmental, quality, and food safety requirements.
• Champion the implementation of contemporary manufacturing practices, systems, and technologies to enhance site performance.

Skills

Senior leadership

Budget management

Operational excellence

GMP HACCP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Manufacturing/Engineering/Science

Job description

• Competitive remuneration package with performance-based bonus scheme
• Work for a values-driven organisation that genuinely invests in its people
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture where everyone is valued and respected
• Structured talent development and succession planning programs
• Career growth opportunities within a global organisation

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and commercially minded Site Manager to lead our manufacturing operation in Lidcombe, NSW.

Reporting to the Industrial Director, Beverages & Milk, you will play a critical leadership role within the National Operations team, driving operational excellence, safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the site.

As Site Manager, you will have overall accountability for Manufacturing, Packaging, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality Assurance (including Laboratory operations), Workplace Health & Safety, and the overall financial performance of the site. You will be responsible for developing and delivering the site's operational and financial objectives, including budget management, cost control, capital investment planning, productivity improvements, and profit and loss outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall performance of the manufacturing site, ensuring operational objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
• Ensure all products are manufactured in full, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
• Drive a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and cost performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership team and broader workforce.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, environmental, quality, and food safety requirements.
• Champion the implementation of contemporary manufacturing practices, systems, and technologies to enhance site performance.

About You

You are a proven senior manufacturing leader with a strong track record of delivering results in a complex industrial environment. You possess exceptional leadership capabilities and are passionate about building engaged, high-performing teams.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Manufacturing, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline are highly regarded.
• Minimum five years' experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role within Dairy, Food Manufacturing, or FMCG environments.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale manufacturing operations, including production, maintenance, warehousing, and logistics functions.
• Strong leadership capability with experience coaching, mentoring, and developing teams while driving accountability and performance.
• Proven experience managing operational budgets, cost control initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
• Advanced stakeholder management, negotiation, and change management skills.
• Sound knowledge of food manufacturing compliance requirements, including GMP, HACCP, WHS, and relevant regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering sustainable business outcomes.

Our story:

Ours is aSTORYof a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds’ No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000loyalteam members working across 100 countries and together we create the#LactalisExperience.

Lactalis Australia’s iconic and heritage brands are ourPASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We arehumble,proudand resilient. We care for our employees, land,farmersand consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry.

We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourageentrepreneurship by bringing together pragmaticandtenaciouspersonalities. Ouraccountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISEand dairy"know how",sets us apart.

Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.

Join the Lactalis Experience

If you are an experienced manufacturing leader seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading global organisation, we would love to hear from you.