Site Manager - Agribusiness

Pace Appointments; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Bonus scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Pace Appointments is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead our Toowoomba operation. You will report to the Chief Operating Officer and oversee production, warehousing, logistics and administration, driving efficiency, profitability and top‑tier customer outcomes.

The role demands inspiring leadership, performance optimisation and strong stakeholder relationships across the Australian agribusiness sector.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within manufacturing operations, ideally agribusiness or FMCG.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing operational and financial performance.
• Proven capability leading medium-large, diverse teams and fostering a positive culture.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and operational change initiatives.
• Sound understanding of inventory management, logistics and production planning.
• Exemplary stakeholder engagement skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety and compliance within manufacturing.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business Management are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and development to production, warehouse, transport and administrative teams.
• Drive operational performance, productivity and profitability across the site.
• Maintain oversight of financial performance, including P&L management, budgeting and cost control initiatives.
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor operational metrics and deliver reporting and insights to senior leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality and service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with supply chain and procurement functions to optimise inventory management and meet customer demand.
• Strengthen relationships with customers, suppliers and the broader agricultural community.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Agribusiness exposure

Commercial acumen

People management

Stakeholder engagement

HSE compliance

Inventory management

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Tools

ERP systems

Budgeting tools

P&L reporting

Job description

The Opportunity

An established Australian agribusiness with a longstanding presence in the agricultural sector is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead its Toowoomba-based operation. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a broad leadership position responsible for overseeing production, warehousing, logistics and administration functions while ensuring operational efficiency, profitability and exceptional customer outcomes.

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role where your ability to inspire teams, optimise performance and strengthen stakeholder relationships will directly influence business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and development to production, warehouse, transport and administrative teams;
• Drive operational performance, productivity and profitability across the site;
• Maintain oversight of financial performance, including P&L management, budgeting and cost control initiatives;
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements;
• Monitor operational metrics and deliver reporting and insights to senior leadership;
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality and service delivery;
• Work collaboratively with supply chain and procurement functions to optimise inventory management and meet customer demand;
• Strengthen relationships with customers, suppliers and the broader agricultural community.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated leadership experience within manufacturing operations, ideally within agribusiness or FMCG environments;
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing operational and financial performance;
• Proven capability leading medium-large, diverse teams and fostering a positive, accountable culture;
• Experience driving continuous improvement and implementing operational change initiatives;
• Sound understanding of inventory management systems, logistics and production planning processes;
• Exemplary stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels;
• Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety and compliance requirements within a manufacturing setting.

Tertiary qualifications in Business Management will be highly regarded though are not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive Base salaryplus Superannuation (commensurate with experience);
• Short-Term Incentive Bonus Scheme;
• Fully maintained company vehicle including fuel card;
• Professional development and membership opportunities;
• Opportunity to lead an established operation with strong ties to the Australian agricultural sector.

If you are an accomplished operational leader seeking a role that offers autonomy, variety and the opportunity to make a genuine impact, we welcome your application.

***Applicants must hold Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship. The recruitment process may include pre-employment medical assessments, reference checks and a Federal Police Check.***