Production Manager

At Huon Aquaculture, everything we do is Oceans Ahead. As leaders in sustainable aquaculture, we are focused on operational excellence, innovation and producing premium quality seafood.

We are now looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead our Ingleburn Processing operations. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for driving safe, efficient and high-quality production outcomes while leading teams and continuously improving plant performance in a fast-paced processing environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead day-to-day fish processing operations to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality production outcomes
• Develop, coach and support production teams to build capability, accountability and performance
• Manage daily, weekly and monthly production schedules to meet operational demand and customer requirements
• Ensure compliance with WHS, HACCP, GMP and food safety standards across all processing activities
• Monitor product quality, yield and throughput to ensure operational targets are achieved
• Work closely with Operational Excellence and Maintenance teams to improve line performance and reduce downtime
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction and cost control
• Monitor production KPIs and operational performance, providing clear reporting and recommendations
• Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics and QA teams to support smooth operational flow
• Maintain accurate production, quality and inventory records for compliance and audit purposes
• Support proactive maintenance planning to minimise production disruptions and maximise equipment reliability
• Foster a strong safety-first culture focused on teamwork, accountability and operational excellence

About you

You are an experienced operational leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing or food production environments. You enjoy leading teams, solving problems and driving continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and performance.

Here’s what you’ll bring…

• Experience in production management within FMCG, manufacturing or food processing environments
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to motivate and develop diverse operational teams
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety and quality compliance standards
• Experience managing production schedules, labour planning and operational performance
• Strong understanding of operational efficiency, process optimisation and continuous improvement principles
• Ability to analyse production data, monitor KPIs and drive performance outcomes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across operational teams
• A proactive, hands-on leadership style with strong problem-solving capability
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing operational priorities
• Qualifications in Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Fisheries or related disciplines will be highly regarded

Why join Huon?

As part of JBS, the world’s largest protein producer, Huon offers the scale, stability and opportunity of a global organisation - while still feeling connected locally to Tasmania and the work you do every day.

When you join Huon, you’ll enjoy:

• Discounts on our premium, sustainably farmed salmon - enjoy the best salmon in the world at home
• Ongoing training and development, with opportunities to grow your leadership capability and career
• Discounted health insurance and access to wellbeing benefits
• Retail and lifestyle discounts across a wide range of everyday shopping
• The chance to make a real impact in a future-focused, values-driven business

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