Production Manager

This Production Manager brief comes from an established dairy manufacturer in northern NSW, with the role based in Lismore. The plant produces powders, liquid and frozen products and butter for local and overseas markets, and practical, technical know-how in spray drying is central to the brief because the process is an important part of the plant's work.

To stand out, mirror the duties in your application. Show the teams and supervisors you have led, how you planned and scheduled output, the efficiency and waste gains you achieved, and how you kept food safety, GMP and HACCP standards in place. Concrete examples of dryer troubleshooting or process optimisation will carry real weight.

Qualified candidates living abroad who are interested in a move to Australia are welcome to apply, and the role is open to anyone who can work in Australia or who meets the requirements for an employer-sponsored visa. All recruitment communication is in English.

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• Lead, coach and develop production teams, supervisors and operators so teamwork, safety and accountability become the norm
• Plan and coordinate production, including schedules, resources, raw materials and priorities, so targets are hit time after time
• Oversee plant efficiency, productivity, quality and reliability
• Lead improvement that lifts productivity, reduces cost and waste and uses resources wisely
• Uphold workplace safety, food safety, GMP and HACCP compliance
• Liaise with maintenance, quality, the laboratory and other departments
• Interpret production data and KPIs and turn them into decisions
• Act as management lead and technical support on spray drying, from troubleshooting to process optimisation, and build staff capability, leadership and performance

• A demonstrated background as Production Manager, Plant Manager or an equivalent leader in manufacturing
• Strong people management experience alongside production planning and manufacturing operations know-how
• Practical spray drying experience gained previously, covering both processes and equipment
• Capacity to manage multiple production processes while setting priorities
• Proven continuous improvement, efficiency and problem-solving experience
• A sound understanding of workplace safety, product quality and good manufacturing practice
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and decision-making ability
• Effective English across workplace documents and safety communications
• Willing and able to move to Australia if required
• Dairy, food or powder ingredient manufacturing experience will be highly regarded