At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead prawn processing teams and drive safe, efficient operations.
- Company: Join a passionate team in the beautiful Whitsundays.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Enjoy a friendly, supportive environment with a focus on safety.
- Why this job: Make an impact while developing a high-performing team culture.
- Qualifications: 3+ years management experience in FMCG manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our prawn processing teams at our Proserpine & Mission Beach facilities.
This is a critical leadership role with significant autonomy, responsible for driving safe, efficient operations while developing a high-performing team culture.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our prawn processing teams at our Proserpine & Mission Beach facilities.
This is a critical leadership role with significant autonomy, responsible for driving safe, efficient operations while developing a high-performing team culture.
You will oversee day-to-day site performance across safety, quality, production and people outcomes, champion continuous improvement, and play a key role in building workforce capability.
This role offers a genuine pathway to broader operational management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop processing operators and team leaders to achieve production targets.
- Oversee two production sites, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coach and train team members to build capability and high performance.
- Troubleshoot issues and maintain efficient workflow.
About You
- 3+ years management experience in FMCG manufacturing or similar environment.
- Strong understanding of safety, quality and production performance drivers.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop teams.
- Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated, adaptable and results-focused.
- Forklift licence (desirable).
What We Offer
- Full‑time role with a very competitive salary.
- Clear pathway to operational management.
- Friendly, supportive and safety‑focused team environment.
- Access to Maxxia Rewards and wellbeing support.
• Live and work in the beautiful Whitsundays!
Who are we?
Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent.
Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us.
They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products.
We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do safely.
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Production Manager in Proserpine employer: Tassal Group
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