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Reporting to the Factory Manager – Bulk, the Production Manager - Bulk is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the bulk cheese manufacturing operation. Leading a team of approximately 80+ employees through two direct-report Supervisors, you will be accountable for delivering production targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, reliability, and workforce engagement.
This is a highly visible leadership role where success comes from being present on the factory floor, developing capability within your team, problem-solving operational challenges, and driving continuous improvement outcomes.
Reporting to the Factory Manager – Bulk, the Production Manager - Bulk is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the bulk cheese manufacturing operation. Leading a team of approximately 80+ employees through two direct-report Supervisors, you will be accountable for delivering production targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, reliability, and workforce engagement.
This is a highly visible leadership role where success comes from being present on the factory floor, developing capability within your team, problem-solving operational challenges, and driving continuous improvement outcomes.
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To be successful in this role, you will bring strong leadership capability combined with proven manufacturing operations experience.
You will have:
Demonstrated experience leading large production or manufacturing teams.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive accountability and engagement.
Experience managing performance, attendance and employee relations matters.
A background in manufacturing operations within a complex production environment.
Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
Experience working with production KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Highly regarded:
Dairy manufacturing experience.
Cheese manufacturing experience.
Food manufacturing leadership experience.
Exposure to GMP, HACCP and food safety systems.
Lead a large-scale, complex manufacturing operation with genuine influence on business outcomes.
Opportunity to shape culture, performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Permanent full-time position.
Monday to Friday structure.
No regular night shifts or weekend roster requirements.
Career development opportunities within a global dairy organisation.
Competitive salary package plus bonus opportunity.
On-site parking.
Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of beautiful Cobram, located on the Murray River.
If you're a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys leading people, solving operational challenges and driving high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.
Click Apply to submit your application. Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Applications close 23rd September, however, we may progress sooner, so apply as soon as you can. All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying.
As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale , Liddells , CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
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