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Site Operations Manager - Leeton


Company : Mildura Fruit Company


Location : Leeton, Australia


Created : 2026-04-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About the CompanyPacific Fresh is a citrus packing facility located in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.We source a wide variety of locally grown citrus from our own farms across the Riverina region of NSW.Our purpose is to ensure fruit is and dispatched safely, efficiently, and on time.As an employee of Pacific Fresh, you will play a vital role in delivering premium quality citrus to customers across Australia and global markets.About the RoleReporting to the General Manager, the Site Operations Manager Leeton is responsible for leading and managingall aspects of Production, Property, Plant, Maintenance, Logistics, and Fruit Receival.This senior leadership role provides strategic direction and accountability across safety, quality, delivery,cost management, efficiency, waste reduction, labour, and materials to ensure optimal site performance.What We OfferA positive and supportive workplace culture with a collaborative leadership teamCompetitive remuneration packagesAdditional leave options including paid parental leave, study leave, volunteer leave, and timeinlieu accrualsRecognition programs and ongoing training and professional development opportunitiesEmployee benefits, discount programs, and novated leasing optionsAccess to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including up to three psychologist sessions per year for you or your immediate familyKey ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic oversight to support site growth and increasing production volumesLead, coach, and develop leaders and teams to achieve operational objectivesDrive a strong safetyfirst culture and ensure WH&S systems, inductions, and training are embeddedMaintain food safety, export certification, and GMP compliance standardsMonitor and improve KPIs including labour efficiency, throughput, overtime, inventory, and site performanceIdentify performance gaps and implement continuous improvement initiativesAct as the primary operational contact for internal stakeholders, growers, and external partnersContribute to broader business strategy and performance as part of the senior leadership teamAbout YouProven management experience within fresh produce processing, packing, or food manufacturingStrong strategic capability with the ability to lead teams through changeSound knowledge of food safety, GMP, and operational compliance requirementsExcellent organisational, leadership, and communication skillsConfident using operational data, reporting, and ERP systems to drive performanceProficiency across Microsoft Office applicationsHow to ApplyIf you are a handson operational leader with a strong focus on safety, quality, and performance,we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application via the careers portal. #J-18808-Ljbffr