We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join our business and help build the production planning process and oversee all aspects of our production process, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of products while meeting the highest quality standards.(About Us)Gewürzhaus is a Melbourne-grown, family-owned retailer with a growing national network of stores and online sales. We mill and blend over 100 bespoke spice, salt, sugar and tea blends for our self-scoop concept stores, supported by high quality home and gift wares. We love to cook; we love to create and we are fierce in our mission to nurture cooking at home.(About the role)In this role you will collaborate to support the supply plan and oversee capacity planning and production scheduling. The primary goals are to optimise resource utilisation, maintain appropriate inventory levels, minimise production downtime, and foster strong supplier relationships.Reporting directly to our CEO the key responsibilities of the position include:Reviewing the supply plan requirements.Managing weekly/monthly production plans with our co-packing partners and internal production, ensuring productions scheduled and our priorities are clearly communicated.Aligning production with supply, ensuring that the production schedule is in sync with material availability and the supply of raw materials.Balancing production loads and minimizing downtime by coordinating equipment, labour, and materials to achieve maximum efficiency.Building strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and collaborate to coordinate materials to enable on-time manufacture.Monitoring lead times: tracking goods lead times and ensuring that they align with production schedules.Tracking production and material costs and analysing cost variances. Implementing cost-saving measures in production processes or inventory management.(What we provide)Working with inspiring people, focused on building a lasting brand.Generous weekly product allowance & employee discounts.(About You)Demonstrated experience as a Production Manager within a food manufacturing environment.Experience in a growing business where innovation and process design were part of the deal.Tertiary qualifications in engineering, manufacturing, business or related field.Commercially minded with strong analytical and pragmatic problem-solving skills.Motivated, confident self-starter with a passion for building production processes.Sound leadership skills and the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively.If you have the passion and experience for this opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application including your CV with a cover letter answering the following questions to careers@gewurzhaus.com.au:Describe the role food plays in your life, both now and as a child.What makes you the ideal candidate to support Gewürzhaus' continued growth?Tell us about a time you were truly innovative within a similar role, and what was the outcome of your innovation?Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/EditingIndustriesRetail
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