Site Manager - Carole Park

Comgroup Supplies; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Superannuation

Incentive scheme bonus

Job summary

Comgroup Supplies is seeking an experienced Site Manager to own the day-to-day leadership and culture of our Carole Park manufacturing site. You will oversee Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Quality and Administration, driving a high-performing culture with accountability and continuous improvement.

You will report to the CEO and coordinate people, processes, assets and services to deliver safety, productivity, cost, service, quality and compliance outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• 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 and employment legislation.
• Proven leadership, coaching and team development capability.
• Experience managing budgets, maintenance and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the site across Safety, Quality, Service, Productivity and Cost.
• Maintain a strong leadership presence across Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Quality and Administration.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, yield, labour efficiency and waste reduction.
• Oversee preventative maintenance, 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, HR/Training; coach and develop Managers and Team Leaders.
• Maintain audit, customer and regulatory inspection readiness and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Team development

Continuous improvement

Financial acumen

Education

Manufacturing/Engineering/Business/Operations 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.