Production Manager
Leadership opportunity in the Food Manufacturing industry for a global organisation
Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
Location: 260 Earnshaw Road, Northgate QLD 4013, Australia.
Lead the Recipe for Success: Production Manager Opportunity at Kraft Heinz!
We're seeking a results-driven Production Manager to spearhead our production operations and drive excellence in efficiency, quality, and cost management. As a strategic leader, you will oversee the planning and execution of production activities, leveraging your expertise to minimise changeovers, optimise shift coordination, and continuously improve performance. With a focus on staff development and empowerment, you will foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaboration, enabling our team members to contribute to achieve excellence. If you're a seasoned leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence and a track record of delivering results, we want to hear from you.
The Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure production efficiency, quality, and cost reduction. Analyse data to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to optimise results.
Plan, monitor, and control all production activities to ensure seamless execution and maximum efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement run strategies, preventative maintenance, and process improvements.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement. Provide regular feedback, coaching, and training to develop a highly skilled, competent, and motivated workforce.
Develop and manage cost centre and capital spend budgets, reforecasting as needed. Prioritise spend and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Assist with new product development, product costings, and factory trials. Collaborate with Engineering and Planning teams to plan and commission process-related capital projects.
Uphold Kraft Heinz values and adhere to all company policies, programs, and goals related to Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical and Human Resources
Lead a team of Area Managers, Area leaders, Production Scheduler and Materials Scheduler.
About you:
A tertiary qualification in Manufacturing or significant experience in Production Management, with a strong understanding of process knowledge and operations.
Proven experience in labour supervision, team leading, and project management, with excellent communication skills to engage and motivate your team.
Strong planning and scheduling skills, with the ability to analyse data and make informed decisions to drive business results.
Experience with budget and cost control, with a keen eye for detail and a focus on optimising efficiency.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, with the ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies.
Benefits of working with us
Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package
Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers
Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter
Great Place to Work certification in Australia
In House Training Programs
Corporate Discount Programs & Novated Leasing
Ready to make an Impact?
If you're passionate about overseeing our production management from site operations to people, and enjoy working in a team environment, we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. Please note that we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the advertisement early. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.