Manufacturing Manager - Sweet & Stores

The Arnott’s Group portfolio of brands continues the 160-year legacy of the Arnott family, providing quality, great-tasting food to create delicious moments for consumers across the world.

At The Arnott’s Group, you’ll join a diverse, values-driven team passionate about delivering quality products like Tim Tams, Shapes, V8 juice and more—plus enjoy them too!

We are proud of our legacy, but we aren't stopping here! Collaborators, innovators, and agile thinkers with a curious mind thrive here. Be part of a future which is full of delicious moments created locally, by you!

About the Role:

Are you a proven manufacturing leader ready to drive operational excellence? As one of our Manufacturing Managers, looking after our Chocolate Line (think all things Tim Tams and half coats!) you’ll take ownership of production performance and lead strategic initiatives that enhance safety, quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This is your opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing at a company that values innovation, accountability and people.

What your days look like:

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement using lean principles to deliver safety, quality and efficiency targets
• Lead capacity planning and ensure resources align with production demand
• Drive process improvements and cost reduction initiatives across manufacturing areas
• Coach and develop Team Leaders to build a high-performing workforce
• Collaborate with site leadership to influence strategic decisions and operational outcomes 

The Ingredients for Success:

Just like you can’t make a Tim Tam without chocolate, there are a few essential ingredients we need for this role;

• 5+ years’ leadership experience in food manufacturing or similar industry.
• Strong leadership, coaching and team development skills.
• Expertise in production planning, safety and quality systems.
• Strategic thinker with advanced problem-solving and communication skills.
• Technical understanding of process, strong analytical skills as well as demonstrated project management and execution is critical to for this role as well as operating with a high level of energy and a sense of urgency.
• Will require someone who can operate autonomously, however is a strong team player and able to work cross functionally i.e. strong alignment with maintenance and engineering
• Tertiary qualifications preferred but not essential
• Previous chocolate experience will be highly regarded

Perks:

• Safety boots, PPE and daily laundered uniform provided
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for all new parents.
• Free onsite parking and hot food canteen
• Discounted Products
• Discounted Health Insurance
• NAWO membership

Our Culture:

We stand for high performance with integrity and find moments of pride and celebrate the wins gained from our collective effort. These are part of our culture and the cornerstones of The Arnott's way. When you join our team, you can expect to experience a real sense of belonging, be empowered with accountability, be recognised for your contribution, collaborate with great people.

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please follow the link, and apply. 

We value diversity in our workforce. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please inform our team so that we can work together to support your needs throughout the recruitment process.

*We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies