Site Manager

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An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Site Manager to take ownership of a well-established food manufacturing operation in Bayswater Western Australia. 

This is an opportunity to lead an operation of approximately 105 employees, drive improvements across production and operational performance, and build a high-performing workplace culture.

The business manufactures a range of ready-to-eat food products in a fast-paced, hygiene-critical environment, supplying major Australian customers.

The Opportunity Reporting into senior management, you will provide leadership across production, quality, purchasing, warehousing and site support functions, working closely with the Production Manager and operational team leaders.

Your primary focus will be improving productivity, strengthening operational discipline and developing a more accountable and engaged workforce.
Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a workforce of approximately 105 employees.
• Improve production output, labour utilisation and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement practical process improvements.
• Strengthen team leader accountability and performance management.
• Improve production scheduling, workflow and labour allocation.
• Maintain high standards of HACCP, food safety, quality and hygiene compliance.
• Monitor operational KPIs, labour costs and DIFOT performance.
• Build a positive workplace culture through visible, approachable leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement while maintaining product quality and customer expectations.

About You You are a commercially minded manufacturing leader who enjoys being visible on the factory floor, engaging with people and delivering measurable operational improvements.
You will ideally bring:

• Previous experience as a Site Manager, Operations Manager, Factory Manager or senior Production Manager.
• Experience leading medium-sized manufacturing operations and multidisciplinary teams.
• A background in food manufacturing, FMCG, fresh food, prepared meals, bakery, meat processing, poultry, dairy or similar high-volume production environments.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and quality assurance systems.
• Demonstrated success improving productivity, labour efficiency and manufacturing performance.
• Experience managing production teams, supervisors and team leaders.
• The ability to influence people, introduce change and build a culture of accountability.

Importantly, we are looking for a genuine people leader who can bring teams along on the improvement journey.
Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Significant opportunity to influence site performance and operational direction.
• Lead an established manufacturing operation with approximately 105 employees.
• Opportunity to introduce improvements and leave a lasting impact.
• Work with an established food manufacturing business supplying major Australian customers.
• A hands-on leadership role with genuine scope to improve productivity, culture and efficiency.

Confidential Expression of Interest If you are an experienced manufacturing leader looking for your next challenge, we would welcome a confidential discussion.