Add expected salary to your profile for insights
* Fast growing, recognised Australian Foodservice Manufacturer
* Senior/leadership position – managing 5 sites around Australia
* Immediate commencement – Executive level remuneration package on offer
About Us:
From humble beginnings in 1929 as a cordial and fruit peel manufacturer in inner city Melbourne, Edlyn Foods has grown to become a nationally recognised key supplier to the Foodservice Industry providing Beverage, Bakery, Dessert, Condiment and Culinary preparations to our customers Australia wide.
With manufacturing facilities in Victoria (Epping & Maryborough), New South Wales (Kirrawee), Queensland (Nerang), South Australia (Dublin) and multiple sales and distribution offices Nationally, due to continued business growth, an excellent opportunity now exists for an accomplished and well experienced Food Production/Operations leader, to become our new General Manager Operations.
The Opportunity:
Reporting directly to the CEO and managing a highly engaged workforce (5 sites / 150+ direct reports incl. Site Managers, Team Leaders, Supervisors), this pivotal role will oversee all of production, warehousing and logistic operations, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives and driving excellence in safety, quality, efficiency and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee end-to-end operational performance, ensuring alignment with business targets and compliance with WH&S and quality standards.
* Drive operational excellence through strategic initiatives, resource optimization, and continuous improvement practices.
* Manage large-scale capital projects and budgets, ensuring ROI and alignment with growth strategies.
* Collaborate with the executive team to align operational activities with long-term business goals.
* Lead the integration of newly acquired businesses and facilities into our operations, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with our strategic objectives.
Who We Are Looking For:
We’re looking for a seasoned leader with a well-established career coming from within the Foodservice, Beverage or FMCG sector.
You will possess:
* 10+ years of experience managing single or multiple manufacturing sites, with a proven ability to achieve production targets and implement growth strategies.
* Expertise in Lean principles, operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
* Demonstrated success in managing large-scale operations, embedding strategic-level process improvements and leading capital projects.
* Proven experience in the integration of newly acquired businesses and facilities, ensuring seamless transitions and alignment with company objectives.
* Exceptional leadership skills, with a track record of building and inspiring high-performing teams.
* Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, P&L management and ROI analysis.
* Familiarity with ERP systems, inventory management and production planning tools.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
An executive-level salary package has been designed to attract and retain the top talent for this position.
Join us in shaping the future of our operations while making a lasting impact on the business as we now welcome all applications immediately.
Please apply via the appropriate links below including a copy of your most recent resume and a short covering letter outlining your suitability to this position.
#J-18808-Ljbffr