Production Manager – Lead Operational Excellence

About the role

Our client, an established manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead production operations within a continuous, high‑volume processing environment. This hands‑on leadership role is ideal for an operationally focused professional with strong technical ability and a passion for driving production performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all production activities to achieve operational, quality and efficiency targets.
• Plan, coordinate and optimise production across multiple shifts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput, yield and operational performance.
• Lead and develop production supervisors and production teams.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure equipment is operated efficiently and in accordance with SOPs.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Supply Chain and Quality teams to maximise plant performance.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, safety and operational discipline.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Industrial Management, Production Management or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience managing production in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years’ experience leading supervisors in a multi‑shift operation.
• Proven ability to optimise production performance in a continuous manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of production processes, equipment and best practices.
• Experience implementing SOPs, production systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we offer

• An opportunity to lead production within a growing manufacturing business.
• A key leadership role with significant operational impact.
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience.