Manufacturing Manager

The Arnott’s Group  

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.

About the Role:  

Are you a dynamic manufacturing leader ready to make a real impact? As the Manufacturing Manager at our site, you’ll play a key leadership role in driving operational excellence. You won’t just oversee day-to-day production—you’ll lead strategic initiatives to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and performance across the plant. This is your chance to shape the future of manufacturing at a company that values innovation, accountability, and people.

Perks: 

• Free onsite parking  
• Discounted Products  
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Freshly laundered uniforms daily   

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.  

What your days looks like:  

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement using lean principles to deliver safety, quality, attainment and efficiency targets.
• Work cross-functionally to solve production challenges and drive results
• Manage capacity planning and ensure resources align with production demand
• Develop and inspire Team Leaders to build a high-performing workforce
• Engage in site leadership initiatives that shape the future of our operations

The Ingredients for Success:  

• 10+ years in manufacturing, with 5+ years in senior leadership (food industry a bonus)

• Strong leadership and coaching capability

• Deep understanding of production planning, lean, and safety/quality systems

• Track record of building and leading high-performing teams

• Exceptional problem-solving, organisation, and communication skills

• Strategic thinker with a focus on long-term improvement

• Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

• Relevant tertiary qualifications required

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