Job Description

Production Manager Afternoon Shift – Truganina

Hilton Foods | Truganina

Due to continued growth, we're excited to be recruiting for another Production Manager to join our team at Hilton Foods Australia.

If you're a strong people leader who has led large groups with a passion for driving performance, developing teams, and delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

At Hilton Foods, our success comes from strong partnerships with our customers, suppliers, and our people. Our culture is built on teamwork, respect, and growth. We believe in investing in our people through flexible work arrangements, wellbeing programs, and a huge eLearning catalogue designed to support your career and personal development.

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and engaging Production Manager (PM Shift) to lead our Production team on the Afternoon shift.

Reporting to the Operations Manager and working closely with the Production Managers on day shift, you'll bring structure, leadership, and energy to our PM shift ensuring production runs smoothly, teams are supported, and any issues are swiftly resolved.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Production team across Operations, ensuring they are compliant with Quality, Planning, Health & Safety
• Drive efficiency, continuous improvement, and Lean practices to achieve business goals.
• Experience with any improvement methodology is required to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage production performance, safety, and cost outcomes aligned with business objectives.
• Coach and develop your team, fostering a culture of accountability and integrity.
• Partner with the site leadership team to enhance collaboration and the overall customer experience.

About You

You're a natural leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys empowering teams to perform at their best. You'll bring:

• Food manufacturing industry experience is preferred for this role.
• Strong operational and business acumen with a focus on KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Experience in leading large production or manufacturing operations.
• Great communication, decision-making, and organisational skills.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to engage across departments and stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to safety, compliance, and process optimisation.

Why Hilton Foods?

At Hilton Foods, we believe in balance — between challenge and reward, career and lifestyle which is why we are introducing another leader into the production team— while we provide the platform for career growth.

You'll enjoy:

• Career development pathways.
• Accredited training opportunities.
• Partnership supermarket discount card.
• State-of-the-art automated facility.
• Novated lease options.
• Our in-house canteen providing discounted meals
• Discounted health discounts
• Discounted meat days for staff
• Referral program
• A supportive and inclusive culture where you can truly thrive.

We greatly appreciate the interest in our business. Please note that eligibility for this role requires current and unrestricted work rights in the country of employment. Visa sponsorship is not available, and any visa requirements and associated costs must be managed by the applicant.

Production Manager - Afternoon shift

Production Manager Afternoon Shift – Truganina

Hilton Foods | Truganina

Due to continued growth, we're excited to be recruiting for another Production Manager to join our team at Hilton Foods Australia.

If you're a strong people leader who has led large groups with a passion for driving performance, developing teams, and delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

At Hilton Foods, our success comes from strong partnerships with our customers, suppliers, and our people. Our culture is built on teamwork, respect, and growth. We believe in investing in our people through flexible work arrangements, wellbeing programs, and a huge eLearning catalogue designed to support your career and personal development.

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and engaging Production Manager (PM Shift) to lead our Production team on the Afternoon shift.

Reporting to the Operations Manager and working closely with the Production Managers on day shift, you'll bring structure, leadership, and energy to our PM shift ensuring production runs smoothly, teams are supported, and any issues are swiftly resolved.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Production team across Operations, ensuring they are compliant with Quality, Planning, Health & Safety
• Drive efficiency, continuous improvement, and Lean practices to achieve business goals.
• Experience with any improvement methodology is required to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage production performance, safety, and cost outcomes aligned with business objectives.
• Coach and develop your team, fostering a culture of accountability and integrity.
• Partner with the site leadership team to enhance collaboration and the overall customer experience.

About You

You're a natural leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys empowering teams to perform at their best. You'll bring:

• Food manufacturing industry experience is preferred for this role.
• Strong operational and business acumen with a focus on KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Experience in leading large production or manufacturing operations.
• Great communication, decision-making, and organisational skills.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to engage across departments and stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to safety, compliance, and process optimisation.

Why Hilton Foods?

At Hilton Foods, we believe in balance — between challenge and reward, career and lifestyle which is why we are introducing another leader into the production team— while we provide the platform for career growth.

You'll enjoy:

• Career development pathways.
• Accredited training opportunities.
• Partnership supermarket discount card.
• State-of-the-art automated facility.
• Novated lease options.
• Our in-house canteen providing discounted meals
• Discounted health discounts
• Discounted meat days for staff
• Referral program
• A supportive and inclusive culture where you can truly thrive.

We greatly appreciate the interest in our business. Please note that eligibility for this role requires current and unrestricted work rights in the country of employment. Visa sponsorship is not available, and any visa requirements and associated costs must be managed by the applicant.

Permanent Employee

HF Truganina