Production Manager

Summary

Senior Production Management role in a rapidly growing added value chilled foods business in Australia.

Job Description

Part of a leading global food manufacturing business, our client based near Melbourne, has invested in a major new chilled foods manufacturing operation.  The growth of added value convenience foods in Australia is significant, and the expertise in this sector from the UK is of real interest to our client.  Supplying major retailers under brand and private label, it has a massive business development opportunity to capitalise on.

The Production Manager role is a vitally important new appointment for this client as it is keen to source and bring in real depth of experience in high care manufacturing.  To be considered, you will need to have a background in added value convenience foods production, with cook-chill being of particular interest.  You will be well versed in integrating regular new product development activity into your manufacturing operation, and dealing with the demanding product specification of major retailers.  Our client has significant growth plans for the chilled foods side of the business, and the arrival of this new Production Manager from the more advanced UK market is a critical part of their development plan.  You must be able to train, coach and mentor production personnel, helping to further develop a culture of high quality and flexible manufacturing processes.

This is a fantastic career development opportunity to be involved in a major period of growth in a leading manufacturer within the Australian food industry.  Initial interviews will be with Focus Management, then via video conferencing with the client prior to a meeting with them in London.  The preferred candidate will be taken down to Melbourne to see the operation and better understand the relocation package on offer.

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