Build a Career, Not Just a Job

We are a growing meat wholesale and processing business based in Adelaide, supplying retail, hospitality and foodservice customers across South Australia. We are looking for a hands-on Operations / Production Manager to take ownership of day-to-day production, labour coordination, workflow discipline and operational execution. This is not a desk-only management role.

We need someone who:

• can lead from the front
• handles pressure
• manages people firmly and fairly
• improves systems
• creates operational structure in a fast-moving environment

You will be responsible for:

• Managing daily production operations
• Staff supervision and labour allocation
• Production planning and workflow coordination
• Order fulfilment accuracy
• Quality control and food safety compliance
• Reducing waste and improving efficiency
• Managing production issues and operational bottlenecks
• Daily reporting to directors
• Driving accountability and discipline on the floor
• Assisting with SOP implementation and process improvement

You will work closely with ownership but will be expected to take real operational responsibility.

Essential:

• Experience in meat processing, food manufacturing, wholesale, FMCG or similar production environments
• Previous leadership or management experience
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage staff and maintain standards under pressure
• Practical problem-solving ability
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Understanding of production efficiency, labour management and workflow systems

Highly regarded:

• Meat industry experience
• Food safety / HACCP knowledge
• Experience managing multicultural teams
• Experience improving systems and operational processes

This role is NOT suitable for someone who:

• avoids difficult conversations
• needs constant direction
• struggles with fast-paced environments
• or prefers purely administrative management

We are looking for someone proactive, resilient and operationally strong.

What we offer:

• Long-term growth opportunity
• Leadership role with real influence
• Stable and growing business
• Supportive ownership team
• Opportunity to help shape systems and operational structure
• Competitive salary based on experience

Applicants must hold a valid Australian visa with full working rights. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.