Site Manager

Description:

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Bairnsdale
Job Category: Executive & Strategic Management
Are you a leader ready to take charge of a high-impact role in the food manufacturing industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing daily operational excellence with innovation and continuous improvement? If so, One Harvest invites you to lead our Bairnsdale facility and help us deliver fresh salads and value-added vegetables to Australian households.
Job Description
Why join One Harvest?
At One Harvest, we are passionate about fresh, healthy food and take pride in our role as a trusted supplier to Australia's top retailers. As our Site Manager, you will be at the hear of our Bairnsdale production facility, driving operational excellence while fostering a culture of safety, leadership, and innovation.
What You'll Do
Lead & Inspire – Manage the Site Leadership team and oversee production teams, mentoring supervisors and frontline operators to achieve high performance. Drive Operational Excellence – Manage daily production while implementing strategic improvements across a 3–5-year horizon. Champion Food & Workplace Safety – Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards, keeping our people and products safe. Optimise Processes – Work alongside national operations teams to enhance efficiency, automation, and workforce capability. F oster a Winning Culture – Promote our One Harvest values, leading by example in integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What You Bring To The Table
✔ Leadership Experience – Proven success in manufacturing, FMCG, or food production at a senior level.
✔ Strategic Thinking – Ability to balance day-to-day operations while planning for long-term growth.
✔ Continuous Improvement Mindset – Experience with LEAN, TPM, or CI methodologies is highly desirable.
✔ People-Centric Approach – Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with a focus on talent development.
✔ Commercial Acumen – Ability to drive efficiency, manage budgets, and optimise production output.
Why Make the Move to Bairnsdale?
Located in stunning East Gippsland Lakes Region of Victoria, Bairnsdale offers an exceptional lifestyle with affordable living, breathtaking landscapes, and a strong community spirit. Whether you love the outdoors, great food, or a relaxed pace of life, this is the perfect place to build your career while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance.