Manufacturing Manager

• Attractive Remuneration & Bonus Package
• Access to Internal Employee Discounts, Discounted Health Insurance and more
• Career Development Opportunities within the world's largest dairy company

About the Opportunity

Harvey Fresh is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead site manufacturing operations with passion and commitment. Reporting to the Site Manager, you’ll oversee daily activities, planning and coordination to meet output, budget and quality targets for our UHT/ESL, Fresh Fill and Processing production areas.

You’ll drive continuous improvement in safety, cost control and people management, while fostering a strong customer service culture.

Success in this role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, with proven ability to deliver business improvements.

We’re looking for an energetic, visionary leader with a hands‑on approach, strong motivational skills and a professional work ethic to build a high‑performing team.

Benefits:

• Permanent, full-time position
• Attractive remuneration package and bonus
• Be part of the Senior Leadership Team overlooking the site
• Career growth opportunities within the world's largest dairy organisation
• Access to mentoring, coaching and training to strengthen leadership and technical skills
• Access to internal staff discounts on health insurance and retailers
• Access to free, private and confidential counselling through our EAP Program

The successful candidate will have:

• 5+ years’ leadership experience in operations/manufacturing within multi-discipline environments, ideally dairy/food FMCG.

• Strong exposure across production, maintenance and warehousing, with proven ability to optimise output, quality and deadlines.

• Cost reduction and budget optimisation through collaboration with stakeholders and departments.

• People leadership skills including coaching, mentoring, motivating, and managing relationships effectively.

• Continuous improvement expertise with strengths in project management, problem solving, negotiation and change management.

• Compliance knowledge of GMP, HACCP, OHS, plus best practice experience and relevant tertiary qualifications.

Success in this role comes from building relationships, solving problems and delivering results. If you’re dedicated, detail‑oriented and driven, please click 'Apply' now and follow the prompts - we would love to hear from you!

We are Lactalis Australia

Here at Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. And, we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do.

At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,200 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul’s, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

We provide a workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development, and believe that true success comes from us.

Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference!