Manufacturing Manager

At The Arnott’s Group, you’ll work with a diverse team who align with our values and are passionate and empowered to perform at pace and achieve big things.  Alongside genuine people, you’ll enable the local production of quality products including Tim Tams, Campbells Soup, Shapes, V8 juice, Vita-Weat, Scotch Fingers and many, many more…. which you also get to enjoy.

The Arnott's Group unites a collection of leading consumer brands connected by our purpose, to create delicious moments. We recognise that creating delicious moments for a diverse range of consumers is only possible if our workforce reflects the consumers we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer - because it's right for our consumers, our business, and our people.

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!

The Opportunity
Are you ready to make your mark in the world of manufacturing? An exceptional opportunity awaits for a seasoned and pioneering Manufacturing Manager to join the dynamic team at our Marleston manufacturing site. As the Manufacturing Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team in delivering iconic products to our valued customers. Your key responsibilities will revolve around managing site KPIs, with a sharp focus on operating costs, labour, quality, and planned production programs. Driving operational excellence, you'll spearhead sustainable and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring our manufacturing processes remain at the forefront of excellence. If you're passionate about operational leadership and thrive in a high-impact role, we want to hear from you!

The Accountabilities

• Lead the manufacturing teams while embracing methodologies to sustain behaviours and processes that support and encourage a healthy people safety culture
• Monitor and devise improvements when required to eliminate or minimise customer complaints & poor product quality
• Ensure daily production outputs are achieved and customer requirements met
• Analyse and improve OEE and other efficiency measures for all production processes; monitoring and reducing all material/product losses
• Effective supervision of all manufacturing and supporting personnel

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;

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science or related discipline (desirable)
• Significant experience and a proven record in manufacturing, preferably FMCG 
• People leadership and coaching expertise
• Well-developed management skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet deadlines whilst working in high pressure situations
• Experience in implementing continuous improvement practices

Culture and Perks 
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 and enjoy the following perks:  

• Keep up with industry best practice by tapping into our professional development benefits (including paid professional memberships, study leave).
• Have your cake (or snack) and eat it! Take advantage of our onsite biscuit shop.
• Free onsite parking.

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*