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Lead Manufacturing Manager (Castlemaine Site) About Us GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWFs product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. GWFs business units include Tip Top, DON, MAURI, and Jasol. DONs heritage goes back to the late 1800s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork. We take great pride in our skills, techniques, and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. Weve grown from a small family business to become one of Australias largest food manufacturers, now part of the GWF group. DON is also a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential. About the Role The Manufacturing Manager plays a key leadership role at our Castlemaine site, responsible for leading daytoday operations and supporting the delivery of production, safety, quality, and efficiency targets. Youll lead multiple production streams, coach and develop Stream Managers, and drive engagement across the manufacturing team. Youll ensure continuous improvement in performance and capability, aligning your team to DONs strong safety and food quality culture. This is a visible and handson leadership role for a manufacturing professional who thrives on operational excellence and people leadership within a large and complex food manufacturing site. Responsibilities Lead daily manufacturing operations across assigned production streams. Drive a culture of safety, engagement, and accountability through visible leadership. Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Manage budgets and performance metrics, focusing on labour, waste, and yield improvements. Lead continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives. Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports to build future capability. Partner crossfunctionally with maintenance, quality, logistics, and planning teams to deliver targets. Support strategic projects and site transformation activities. Why Join Us Our Purpose is to craft food that brings out the good. When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, but you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community. We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include (among others): Flexible work arrangements Community partnerships and initiatives, including 2 volunteer days per year Options to purchase additional leave Discounted products Training and development programmes Global career opportunities Various recognition programmes and rewards, including an endofyear celebration Health and wellness initiatives Study Assistance About You You are a proven manufacturing leader with: Extensive experience leading production operations in food or FMCG manufacturing. Strong safety, quality, and operational performance mindset. Excellent communication and people leadership skills. Proven ability to deliver results through teams in a fastpaced environment. Experience with LEAN manufacturing, Six Sigma or CI principles. Sound financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and KPIs. Engineering, Manufacturing or related tertiary qualification (preferred). Applications To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the Apply button. At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. We can adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrierfree recruitment process via email to [email protected]. Applicants for this position may be required to undertake preemployment screening tests including a preemployment medical, including drug and alcohol tests, and a security/background check, which may also include a criminal record check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Apply for Job. #J-18808-Ljbffr