At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead our manufacturing facility and ensure top-notch quality of our iconic doughnuts.
- Company: Join Krispy Kreme, a beloved brand spreading joy across Australia and New Zealand.
- Benefits: Enjoy product discounts, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Drive operational excellence and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of an iconic brand while leading passionate teams.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, preferably in food or FMCG.
The predicted salary is between 64350 - 78650 $ per year.
About Krispy Kreme
At Krispy Kreme, we don't just make doughnuts - we create moments of joy. Since opening our first store in 2003, we have been spreading smiles across Australia and New Zealand with our handcrafted, melt-in-your-mouth treats.
About the Role
Ready to lead the operation behind our iconic doughnuts? As a Manufacturing Manager, you'll be responsible for leading our manufacturing facility, ensuring our people, processes and products consistently deliver the quality and experience Krispy Kreme is known for. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive operational excellence, develop high-performing teams and create a culture built on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
What are you responsible for?
- Leading manufacturing and packing operations to achieve operational objectives
- Building and developing high-performing leaders and teams
- Driving a strong culture of safety, quality and food safety compliance
- Managing labour, productivity and operational costs
- Monitoring site performance and delivering continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensuring products are produced and delivered on time and to Krispy Kreme standards
- Supporting workforce planning, succession planning and team development
- Partnering with internal stakeholders to achieve business goals
What's In It For You?
- The opportunity to lead a critical function within an iconic global brand
- A supportive environment where your ideas and leadership can make an impact
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
- The chance to build and develop high-performing teams
- Product discounts and access to a range of employee benefits
- A culture that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
The Sweet Ingredients For Success
- Around 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing leadership role, ideally within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar environment
- Proven experience leading large operational teams and delivering strong safety, quality and productivity outcomes
- A track record of developing leaders, building team capability and fostering a positive workplace culture
- Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing labour, productivity and operational costs
- Sound understanding of food safety, quality and workplace safety requirements
- A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and drive meaningful change
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the business
Why Join Us?
At Krispy Kreme, you're not just taking on a leadership role - you're helping shape the future of an iconic brand. Join a team that's passionate about creating joy, supporting one another and delivering excellence every day.
Manufacturing Manager employer: Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, where every team member is encouraged to lead with passion and creativity. As a Retail Store Manager, you'll not only drive store success but also have the opportunity to develop future leaders while enjoying genuine career growth and sweet perks. Join us in creating moments of joy every day in a supportive environment that values collaboration and individuality.
