Factory Manager-Whey & Nutritional's

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

How you will make contributions that matter...

The Factory Manager plays a key leadership role on-site, responsible for driving operational excellence and production efficiency within the Whey and Nutritional’s department. This includes overseeing the safe and efficient manufacture, packaging, storage, and movement of products to the highest quality standards. As part of your role, you will also lead in setting the strategic framework, focusing on driving individual and team operations whilst meeting overall people, safety, quality, operational, customer, and commercial goals. Bring your experience and strong leadership skills to this role.

Key Accountabilities:

• OHS: Promote a safety-first culture, report and investigate incidents, and take corrective actions.
• Quality: Ensure department meets GMP and HACCP standards.
• Financial: Manage labour within budget and business needs.
• Performance: Report daily on Safety, Quality, and Production KPIs.
• Efficiency: Monitor and improve plant efficiency, utilization, yield, and waste.
• Improvement: Provide expertise on production processes and improvements.
• Projects: Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely and budgeted delivery.
• Leadership: Lead, coach, and motivate the team for operational excellence.
• Reporting: Understand and report on commercial levers and KPIs.
• Environment: Minimize operational impact on the environment.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary degree in Business, Management, Food Science, Logistics, or Engineering preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years in a supervisory role within food manufacturing ideally within dairy industry
• Performance and project management experience desirable.

Skills:

• Sound knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP systems.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, ideally within dairy manufacturing.
• Strong leadership capability and the ability to lead change.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Well-developed team building and leadership skills ability to coach and mentor
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP.
• Experience with budget planning and adherence.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Collaborative and relationship-building skills internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Principles.

We’ll support you with:

• The opportunity to make contributions that matter, whilst being supported by a multinational, values led company.
• Learning and development opportunities with the ability to grow in your own way.
• Flexible working options where operationally achievable

Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants require full Australian working rights at the time of applying. 

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to every applicant.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.