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About Us
At Garlo’s Pies, we’re passionate about baking premium quality pies and pastry products. As a family-owned business with a strong reputation, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional food while fostering a positive and safe workplace culture.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our busy production operations. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement across all production areas including Kitchen, Pastry, Assembly Lines, and the Oven.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee team leaders, manage labour utilisation, and ensure adherence to HACCP, GMP, WHS, and company policies. Your goal will be to produce goods of the highest quality in the most efficient way while developing staff capability and maintaining strong company culture.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day production operations, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality output.

Lead and mentor team leaders, supervisors, and production staff.

Drive WHS compliance and promote a safe work environment.

Oversee rostering, labour forecasting, and daily/weekly reporting on performance.

Reduce waste and inefficiencies while maximising throughput.

Continuously improve processes, SOPs, and production systems.

Manage budgets relating to labour, stock adjustments, trials, overtime, and other production expenses.

Conduct performance reviews, succession planning, and cross-training.

Collaborate across departments to meet operational and strategic business goals.

About You

Proven experience in a Production Management role within food manufacturing.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop teams.

In-depth knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and WHS requirements.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage budgets, analyse data, and drive efficiency improvements.

Hands-on leader with a proactive approach to culture, safety, and quality.

Why Join Garlo’s?

Be part of a growing, family-owned Australian business.

Play a key role in shaping production culture and driving efficiency.

Opportunities for career growth and development.

Supportive and collaborative leadership team.

How to Apply
If you’re a motivated leader ready to take ownership of production operations and contribute to the success of a well-established Australian brand, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.