About Allseps

Allseps is an established Australian confectionery manufacturer producing a broad range of starch-moulded gummy products. Its manufacturing capabilities extend across branded products, private-label and contract manufacturing, as well as nutraceutical gummies and products for domestic and export markets.

With a strong focus on manufacturing quality, product development and innovation, Allseps produces a diverse range of confectionery products and continues to build on its established presence in the Australian market.

About the Role

Allseps is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead its day-to-day manufacturing and packaging operations.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will lead production teams while driving performance across safety, quality, output and efficiency. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to develop high-performing teams, optimise manufacturing processes and make a measurable impact on operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing and packaging operations to achieve production schedules, output targets and customer requirements.
• Manage and develop Supervisors, Line Leaders and Operators, fostering accountability, teamwork, safety and high performance.
• Monitor production KPIs including output, downtime, yield and waste, identifying opportunities to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, food safety and regulatory compliance, including GMP and HACCP requirements.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse and Procurement to maintain equipment reliability, material availability and efficient production flow.
• Support continuous improvement and New Product Development initiatives, including production trials, scale-up and process improvements.            

About You

We are looking for an experienced manufacturing leader with a strong background in food & beverage manufacturing and the ability to successfully manage people, production performance and changing operational priorities.

• 5+ years’ experience in production or manufacturing leadership within the food & beverage manufacturing industry, ideally at Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or equivalent level.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of high-volume manufacturing, production scheduling, labour planning and process control.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing Supervisors, Team Leaders and frontline production teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, quality systems and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to use production data and KPIs to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and waste, increase yield and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience in confectionery or gummy manufacturing, particularly starch moulding/mogul operations, would be highly regarded; relevant tertiary qualifications would also be advantageous.

Why Join Allseps?

Step into a key leadership role where you can make a real impact on production performance, people and continuous improvement.

If you're ready for your next challenge in production management, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact us on (03) •••• •017 for a confidential discussion.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a production manager?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

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