Production Manager

Description:

George Weston Foods makes some of Australia & New Zealand's favourite and most innovative products. GWF employs around 6000 people across 58 sites and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc. GWF's product range is diverse and includes leading brands of bread and baked products, small goods, flour, milled products, animal feed, as well as cleaning and hygiene solutions.
Mauri, a business unit of GWF, is passionate about all things made with high quality bakery ingredients and Animal Feed. We are a leading industry supplier in Australia and New Zealand and align closely with our customers to create products and develop solutions that help their business' grow. We believe that our success will help create a more sustainable future and growth for our business. We are Mauri and our purpose is, Together, we sustainably feed the nation.
We are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven Production Manager to lead the Port Adelaide Operations team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the efficient and timely production of company products, ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence. You will play a key role in creating a work environment where safety is a top priority and continuous improvement is encouraged across all aspects of the business. Other key responsibilities include:
* Foster a safe and healthy work environment.
* Manage disciplined operations to optimize safety, customer service, staff morale, and efficiency.
* Oversee production planning using SAP to ensure timely and accurate manufacturing in line with business requirements.
* Ensure products are manufactured to quality specifications, maintaining low product return rates.
* Implement and manage cleaning programs to ensure product quality and prevent contamination.
* Build and maintain a strong, motivated team, ensuring all staff are trained.
* Promote a culture of open communication, attention to detail, and teamwork.
* Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and food safety audits, minimizing product damage.
About You:
* Dedicated leader with a passion for operational excellence, safety and quality.
* Experience in food manufacturing, with flour milling experience (preferred)
* Proven track record of managing teams in a production environment and driving continuous improvement initiatives helping all employees work as a team.
* Strong communication and people management skills
* Result-oriented, with a focus on achieving targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety, customer service, and product quality.
What's on offer at Mauri?
We are a business that promotes diversity, has a flexible working environment and a genuine focus on personal development to help build your capabilities and career.
GWF is an equal-opportunity employer and invites applications from diverse backgrounds. We value social and cultural diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. We have a Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative culture, in line with our values. Best of all it is a great place to work, where you can bring your authentic self!
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application today. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disabilities. Let us know how we can create a positive, barrier-free process for you via email to peopleandperformance@maurianz.com.
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