Production Manager

About the Role:

Lead and manage a team of supervisors, to maximise efficiencies in productivity levels while maintaining product integrity and quality at our Echuca site. You will manage all production operations, working closely with a collaborative leadership team and Site Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Positive leadership and development of people to ensure alignment with personal and business goals;
• Effective allocation of plant resources, including people resources and capital.
• Measure production performance and costs, analyse results and initiate corrective action as required to achieve optimum results;
• Proactively seek opportunities for cost reduction and improved productivity, including process and performance improvements, waste reduction, increased safety, reduced financial spend etc.;
• Champion quality, safety and environmental policies, ensuring compliance with all legislative and regulatory responsibilities in Food Safety;
• Cross collaboration with all functions across site and Watties Kraft Heinz to share knowledge and deliver best practice results.

About You:

Your strong leadership experience coupled with your expert knowledge within a food processing/ and or manufacturing environment will ensure your success in this role. You will have:

• Experience in a similar role, including change management skills and budgeting;
• Understanding of R&M requirements;
• Proficient in production planning and scheduling for optimum OEE;
• Demonstrated success in building trusted relationships with your people and the broader business;
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes .