We’re looking for a high-impact Production Area Manager to take ownership of a fast-paced production area and lead a team to consistently deliver safe, efficient, high-quality output at scale.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be on the floor, driving performance, solving problems in real time, and building a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
If you thrive in operational environments where no two days are the same and you enjoy turning complexity into performance — this is your role.
What You’ll Own
Lead and develop frontline leaders and production teams across shifts
Drive a Zero Harm safety culture with real accountability on the floor
Own delivery of the production schedule with Planning and Operations
Improve OEE, efficiency, yield, and cost performance
Embed lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
Ensure full compliance with HACCP, GMP, and quality standards
Lead incident response, investigations, and corrective actions
Optimise labour planning, rostering, and workforce performance
What Great Looks Like
Safe, stable, high-performing production area
Consistent achievement of SQDC KPIs
Strong, capable, and engaged frontline leadership team
Measurable improvements in efficiency, waste, and cost
High audit performance and product compliance
A proactive, problem-solving culture on shift
About You
You are a hands-on operational leader who is equally comfortable on the production floor as you are analysing performance data and driving improvement initiatives.
You bring:
Strong FMCG or manufacturing leadership experience
A track record of improving performance in fast-paced environments
Deep understanding of safety, quality, and production systems
The ability to lead, influence, and hold teams accountable
A continuous improvement mindset and bias for action
Calm decision-making under pressure
Why This Role
This is a real operational leadership role with impact — not a desk job.
You’ll be trusted to:
Own a production area end-to-end
Build capability in your team
Drive measurable performance improvements
Influence culture and operational excellence every day
If you want a role where leadership shows up on the floor, not just in meetings — this is it.
Job Description
It's really no secret, our people are at the heart of everything we do - that's what makes us One Harvest! Our ambition is to help people live better lives,an ambition that which ranges from the yummy & healthy foods we source, grow & harvest to providing meaningful employee experiences. We have 1,000 talented team members across Australia & every one of us is passionate about innovation, sustainability & quality.
Grow with OH
An opportunity to advance your skills and capability working alongside industry professionals
A genuine career path for goal oriented people
A collaborative team environment with a dynamic company in a high-growth sector
The chance to contribute to a company that is making a real difference in the lives of Australians
What we are proud of
One Harvest are industry leaders in the Fresh Food/ FMCG industry with more than 25 years of experience. We proudly grow, harvest, process & supply fresher, healthier, easy everyday foods for everyone through our unique & value add produce into supermarkets & green grocers around the country.
Belonging
One Harvest is an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace where individual strengths are valued, leading to increased diversity & innovation. A culture of inclusion leads to diversity of experience, perspective & thinking, creating an amazing place to work with better outcomes for our people & our customers. One Harvest is committed to fostering inclusion & belonging through our work, & our people are encouraged to bring their whole self to work.
