Production Manager
Core
Lead day-to-day operations of a large-scale citrus packing facility, managing processing, grading, packing, storage, and dispatch for domestic and international customers.
Role type
Senior IC Production Manager (Food Manufacturing)
Builds
Premium Australian citrus products for global distribution
Domain
Agriculture / Food Processing
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Production scheduling, labour planning, operational efficiency optimization, food safety compliance (GMP), team leadership, continuous improvement, shift management, dispatch execution
Preferred skills
Large-scale citrus processing experience, commercial and financial capability within processing operations
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead daily and weekly facility operations including processing and dispatch; Develop and manage production schedules; Monitor and optimize labor efficiency and throughput; Plan shift structures for permanent and seasonal workforces; Maintain hands-on presence on the production floor; Lead safety-first culture and food safety standards; Support recruitment and training of production staff; Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC