Manufacturing Manager

About the Role: Are you a proven manufacturing leader ready to drive operational excellence? As our Manufacturing Manager at Huntingwood, 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: Lead daily line performance (Safety, Quality, OEE, Yield) Coach & develop frontline leaders (60+ direct team) Drive site safety culture & compliance initiatives Identify & deliver CI and cost improvement projects Partner with Quality, Safety & Ops on key priorities Execute site operations plan & performance targets 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; Strong leadership of frontline teams in manufacturing FMCG or fast-paced production environment experience Proven coaching & performance management capability Lean / CI experience with measurable outcomes Analytical problem-solving & data-driven mindset Able to influence across teams in a unionised site Why Join Us? You’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating delicious moments every day. Enjoy a collaborative culture, strong leadership support, and real opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on site performance. Perks: Discounted gym membership 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.