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Factory Manager

Davidson, FMCG, Australia

Davidson, a prominent name in the pet products industry globally, is currently seeking a Factory Manager to oversee their FMCG food manufacturing site. With manufacturing plants in various locations and a commitment to delivering high-quality, environmentally friendly products, Davidson is part of an international group undergoing a period of transformation and expansion within the pet care sector. As they continue to innovate and grow, they are looking for an experienced individual to join their team and lead operational efficiency, staff engagement, and continuous improvement efforts.

As the Factory Manager, you will be responsible for leading factory operations to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production within a 24/7 environment. Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, your key responsibilities will include driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing relationships with stakeholders across the business, overseeing labour management processes such as recruitment and training, managing supplier relationships for raw materials and logistics, and working closely with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability.

The ideal candidate for this role should have previous experience as a Factory Manager in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment. They should possess strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams effectively. Additionally, candidates should have experience implementing process improvements, managing budgets and production schedules efficiently while ensuring safety compliance and quality assurance standards are met. A background in manufacturing, engineering or technical operations would be highly regarded.

If you are a flexible leader passionate about people development, process improvement, and operational excellence - this role could be perfect for you. Join Davidson in leading a growing business backed by global support that values sustainability, innovation, and quality. A supportive leadership team awaits your success. To apply for this exciting opportunity please upload your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). For further inquiries or a confidential discussion about the role contact George Hall on +61 0468341514 referencing JN -032025-39695. Visit www.davidsonwp.com to learn more about Davidson.

This position is ideal for experienced Factory Managers looking to take on leadership roles within the food manufacturing sector at an established company committed to growth and innovation in the pet care industry.

Key Job Requirements:
  • Previous experience as a Factory Manager in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment
  • Experience in implementing process improvements and driving operational excellence
  • Background in manufacturing, engineering, or technical operations highly regarded
  • Leadership skills to motivate and inspire teams
  • Stakeholder management skills with the ability to build rapport at all levels
  • Understanding of safety, compliance, and quality assurance in manufacturing
Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead factory operations for efficient, safe, and high-quality production
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage change effectively
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
  • Oversee labour management including recruitment, training, rostering, and performance management
Skills:
  • Operational efficiency improvement
  • Staff engagement
  • Continuous improvement management
  • Stakeholder relationship building
  • Safety compliance

Seniority Level: Middle Management

Job Functions: Operations

  • Manufacturing
  • Management

Industries : FMCG

  • Food
  • Manufacturing

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