Production Manager

•    Thrive in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment 
•    Join a company that offers genuine opportunities for career development and long term growth 
•    Enjoy free fresh product to take home every day

We are looking for a Production Manager for our Dry Creek site to lead the night shift operations. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this role is accountable for safely and efficiently leading the manufacturing and supply of products within the Bread Department.

This hands-on role will work closely with key stakeholders and collaborates across departments and the wider region to ensure accurate, efficient, and on-time bread production.

Purpose of the Role 

•    Lead and inspire a high-performance and engaged team aligned with Tip Top’s values 
•    Drive food safety and quality compliance, including audit readiness 
•    Champion continuous improvement and change management initiatives 
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Planning, Operations, Safety and Quality 

About You 

The ideal candidate will have:

 
•    Minimum 3-5 years of relevant leadership experience managing Manufacturing activities in a FMCG environment- food experience will be highly regarded 
•    Strong track record in engaging teams, leading cultural change, and improving operational processes
•    Strong understanding of Food Quality & Safety Standards 
•    Experience in driving high safety culture and applying Safe work policies 

Why Join Us? 

At Tip Top Bakeries, we're proud to produce an extensive range of wholesome sliced bread, muffins, crumpets, pies, and bakery snacks. Our purpose of ‘Everyday Moments of Goodness' represents the lives we touch and the difference we make. Those moments that bring a smile, make us proud, or keep us safe, are moments we strive for through our work. 

We take pride in supporting our people to learn, grow, and develop throughout their careers with Tip Top Bakeries. We believe in the power of an inclusive and diverse workforce and invest in meaningful initiatives to remove barriers and enable our employees to have a satisfying and rewarding career with us. Our vision for Tip Top Bakeries is an organisation where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone has equal opportunity. 

Join the team and be part of one of our iconic brands like Tip Top, Abbotts Bakery, Bürgen and Golden. 

Working with Tip Top, we offer many benefits including: 

•    Family-friendly policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave, additional paid time off to ease back to work and ongoing superannuation contributions during unpaid parental leave 
•    Recognition and award programs, including access to our online rewards platform 
•    Health and wellbeing programs including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and on-site physiotherapy services 
•    Flexible working options 
•    Access to an extensive range of internal trainings and development programs for your career 
•    Financial support for approved study pathways, as well as traineeship and apprenticeship programs 
•    Two paid volunteer days per year as part of our focus on Community Partnerships 
•    Novated Leasing Options 
 
 
Start the Conversation 
 
If this role sounds like you and you’re eager to learn, grow, and help create everyday moments of goodness, we want to hear from you. To apply for this opportunity please submit your application by clicking on the ‘apply now' button. 
 
Our Recruitment Process typically consists of a brief, prearranged telephone or video call, followed by 1-2 interviews in-person or over Zoom/Teams. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via phone on (02) 9168 4200 or email to ttpeopleservices@gwf.com.au . Please do not call to enquire about this position as the phone number is for requesting accessibility needs only. 
 
During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which include a medical (includes drug & alcohol testing) and a criminal record check. 
 
At Tip Top we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, Everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity. 
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 disability.