Site Manager - Food Manufacturing

About the role

An experienced Site Manager is sought to lead a well-established food manufacturing operation in Bayswater, Western Australia, employing around 105 people. The business makes ready-to-eat food products in a fast-paced, hygiene-critical environment and supplies major Australian customers. Reporting to senior management, the Site Manager works closely with the Production Manager and operational team leaders, focusing on improving productivity, strengthening operational discipline and building a more accountable, engaged workforce.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a workforce of approximately 105 employees.
• Improve production output, labour utilisation and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement practical process improvements.
• Strengthen team leader accountability and performance management.
• Improve production scheduling, workflow and labour allocation.
• Maintain high standards of HACCP, food safety, quality and hygiene compliance.
• Monitor operational KPIs, labour costs and DIFOT performance.
• Build a positive workplace culture through visible, approachable leadership and drive continuous improvement while keeping product quality and customer expectations.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Site Manager, Operations Manager, Factory Manager or senior Production Manager.
• Experience leading medium-sized manufacturing operations and multidisciplinary teams.
• A background in food manufacturing, FMCG, fresh food, prepared meals, bakery, meat processing, poultry, dairy or similar high-volume production environments.
• Demonstrated success improving productivity, labour efficiency and manufacturing performance.
• Experience managing production teams, supervisors and team leaders.
• The ability to influence people, introduce change and build a culture of accountability.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and quality assurance systems.
• Commercially minded manufacturing leadership with a hands-on approach on the factory floor.