Sharp & Carter is partnering with an ASX-list food manufacturer as they seek an experienced Production Manager to lead the site through its next stage of performance and engagement. This is a hands-on leadership role with genuine influence - ideal for someone who thrives on developing people, optimising processes, and making data meaningful on the shop floor.
Location: Brisbane (Northern suburbs)
You’ll work closely with the Site Manager to drive positive change in performance - combining strong people leadership with data-driven decision making. Focused on lifting capability, consistency, and continuous improvement across production.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and coach production teams across four rotating shifts (each with a Team Leader and 2IC).
- Build engagement, accountability and high performance through trust and open communication.
- Drive continuous improvement using data and reporting tools.
- Use data to highlight bottlenecks and drive measurable improvements in productivity, cost and efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth operations across Maintenance, Warehouse and Engineering.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, safety, and environmental standards.
- Ensure safety is always the starting point - not an afterthought.
- Brings a proven track record in food manufacturing, ideally leading multiple shifts or teams.
- Has a strong people-first leadership style - passion for engagement, motivation and development of others.
- Comfortable with data - confident using Excel and ERP systems, and understands how to track and improve performance.
- Has a solid foundation in safety, quality, and continuous improvement systems.
