About the business
A leader in their market segment our client is a well know supplier of products into the retail and foodservice industry across Australia. With a purpose-built facility, they manufacture a mix of well know Australian brands.

About the role
Reporting to the General Manager this high calibre individual will lead the organisation’s key production facility in Melbourne. With total management of a two-shift operation, your focus will be to lead all functions to achieve key production and financial targets, ensuring the profitability of the overall business.

Responsibilities:

• Day to day management of site personnel ensuring maximizing staff utilization and production of premium quality products with the best possible customer service at all times.

• Ensure the manufacturing facility operates at peak efficiency, allowing maximum sustainable profitability, whilst maintaining all quality and safety requirements.

• Ensure the development, implementation and direction of best manufacturing practices for the manufacturing site.

• Manage site production costs and budgets to ensure value and benefit to the business.

Key requirements:

• Formal tertiary qualifications, with a minimum of 5 + years’ experience in a similar role in food or beverage manufacturing.

• Demonstrated experience in achieving financial targets including performance against budget and/or forecast.

• Specific expertise in maintenance, quality, health, and safety in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.

• Proven change management experience

• Excellent interpersonal and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate outcomes within tight time frames.

Benefits & Perks
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading brand in the industry.

Next steps
For further information on this fantastic opportunity to join a leading brand in the industry, hit APPLY to forward a current and relevant CV. Alternatively, please call Peter Cirillo on 03 8639 5819