General Manager - Production
We are seeking an accomplished and results-driven General Manager - Production to oversee multi-site operations and drive excellence across all facets of production. This is a senior leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's future, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a forward-thinking organisation, backed by a strong commitment to innovation and growth. You will be responsible for leading operational innovation, strategic investment, and team development.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership and Team Development: Lead and inspire a diverse team, including Production Managers, Assistant Managers, Shift Managers, Technical Trainers, and Quality Officers.
* Build a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
* Drive organisational development initiatives that enhance staff engagement and capability.
* Operational Excellence: Manage and optimise production performance across multiple sites to meet and exceed KPIs.
* Develop and implement strategies to improve production efficiency, quality, and output.
* Drive key metrics, including tonnes per hour, customer fill rates, and operator productivity.
* Foster a safety-first culture, collaborating with the Safety team to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
* Strategic Planning and Execution: Work closely with the CEO to develop and execute long-term production strategies.
* Lead plant investment initiatives to modernise facilities and improve operational capacity.
* Ensure systems and processes are in place for accurate reporting, analysis, and decision-making.
* Quality and Compliance: Oversee quality assurance and ensure adherence to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality and operational excellence.
* Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and organisational standards.
* Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage department budgets to achieve financial objectives.
* Ensure effective utilisation of resources to meet production targets while controlling costs.
* Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on financial and operational performance.
About You:
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field; additional certifications in OHS or production efficiency are highly regarded.
* Extensive leadership experience in manufacturing, ideally within food, packaging, or related industries.
* Proven ability to manage multi-site operations, delivering on safety, quality, and efficiency goals.
* A track record of driving cultural change and fostering high-performing teams.
* Strategic and analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
What We Offer:
* A key leadership position with direct influence on the organisation's success.
* Competitive salary package reflective of your expertise and experience.
* A chance to work closely with the CEO and contribute to strategic decision-making.
* The opportunity to live and work in the vibrant regional community.