Plant Manager - Mandurah, WA

Working with Us:

ARYZTA is an international food company headquartered in Switzerland, holding a leading global position in B2B bakery industry across Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. Catering to widely diverse customer channels including grocery, convenience, quick-service restaurants, bakeries, and foodservice, ARYZTA employs approximately 9,000 people around the world. 

In Australia & New Zealand our thriving business operates across four cutting-edge industrial bakeries in VIC, NSW and New Zealand, supported by large scale distribution centres in key locations and fuelled by the dedication and passion of our valued employees.

As part of our forward-looking strategy to meet our customers’ evolving needs, we are excited to announce the opening of a state-of-the-art bakery in Western Australia, set to be operational in 2025.

We are now thrilled to share an outstanding career opportunity for a Plant Manager to lead the operations of our new bakery in Mandurah, WA.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the General Manager - VIC & WA, this key leadership role will play a crucial part in setting up operations, building and developing the team, establishing the ARYZTA culture, and ensuring the successful start-up and ongoing success of the new site.

As the Plant Manager – Mandurah Bakery, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating all production activities, team training & development, technical review, process data collection, ensuring quality & food safety standards, and delivering scheduled production KPIs. This exciting role will see you making a real impact in meeting the companywide profitability and customer satisfaction expectations.

Key responsibilities:

Leadership & Operations

• Oversee and optimise all activities within production, engineering, planning, and quality assurance to achieve consistent quality and operational excellence.
• Initiate plans and processes which minimise manufacturing costs through effective utilisation of
• manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
• Responsible for the sanitation, maintenance and new product manufacturing through effective coordination of the services provided to Mandurah Bakery by Sanitation, Engineering and Product Development.
• Act on behalf of the General Manager in their absence.

People, Culture and Relationships

• Build and lead a motivated and high-performing team by driving effective recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, engagement and development initiatives.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance:

• Implement strategies to improve manufacturing efficiency, drive cost optimisation, reduce waste, manage material usage variances, stock take variances, and applied labour controls.
• Ensure adherence to ARYZTA’s Quality Policies and Food Safety standards and compliance with all ARYZTA Policies & procedures in place.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and communication at all levels to maintain seamless operations and uphold a positive working environment.

Display the ARYZTA Core Values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity & Care at all times.

About you:

We are looking for a proactive and engaging leader, who thrives in a dynamic environment where quality, safety and efficiency are paramount. The ideal candidate is do-er with natural leadership and organisational skills and the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams. 

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Proven leadership experience within a complex food manufacturing environment, with the ability to guide and develop teams effectively.
• A deep understanding of Bakery Operations and food manufacturing requirements will be preferred.
• Strong decision-making, independent thinking and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to operate under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and foster a collaborative culture within a diverse team environment.

In return to your experience, we offer:

• An attractive remuneration package including performance bonus.
• Ownership and scope for career advancement.
• The opportunity to make a real impact at an exciting time of business growth.
• Lead the operations of a brand-new state-of-the-art bakery facility.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Experience a change of lifestyle in beautiful Mandurah, WA.

Your Application:

If your experience, background and aspirations align with the requirements of the role and you are ready to take on a lifetime career defining opportunity, we would like to hear from you now! Please APPLY ONLINE or reach out to us via email to ANZ.recruitment@aryzta.com for more information.

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Estimated Start in the Role: June 2025

Applications Closing Date: COB Friday, 13^th December 2024

ARYZTA is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.