Factory Manager

Factory Manager | Food Manufacturing | Toowoomba

Lead a growing food manufacturing operation and help shape the future of our business.

Due to significant growth in production volumes and continued business expansion, Homestyle Bake is seeking an experienced Factory Manager to join our Toowoomba-based leadership team.

This is not a replacement position. It is a newly created leadership role that will work alongside our existing Factory Manager, providing operational leadership across our manufacturing operation and supporting the next phase of growth for our business.

We’re particularly interested in leaders from fresh food manufacturing, bakery, dairy, meat, beverage or other food production environments. However, we also welcome applications from experienced FMCG and manufacturing professionals who have successfully led large production teams and delivered strong operational outcomes.

What’s on Offer?

• Newly created leadership position due to company growth
• Senior operational role with genuine influence across the business
• Work alongside an established and experienced leadership team
• Competitive salary package
• Join an established, successful and growing Australian-owned food manufacturer
• Flexibility that supports work-life balance while meeting the operational needs of a dynamic manufacturing environment

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for leading factory operations through a team of Supervisors and frontline leaders, ensuring production targets, quality standards, safety outcomes and business objectives are achieved.

You will play a key role in developing leadership capability, driving operational excellence and building a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement and teamwork.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching and developing Production Supervisors and operational leaders
• Managing day-to-day production, packing and dispatch activities
• Driving productivity, labor efficiency, yield improvement and cost control
• Ensuring compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, SQF and WHS requirements
• Leading workforce planning, recruitment and succession initiatives
• Managing employee performance, conduct and attendance matters
• Monitoring operational KPIs and implementing improvement initiatives
• Supporting continuous improvement projects across the facility
• Managing operational resources, equipment and production capability
• Building a positive, engaged and high-performing workplace culture

About You

You are a proven people leader who enjoys being visible on the production floor, developing teams and delivering operational results.

Ideally, you’ll bring experience from fresh food manufacturing, bakery or food production environments, however we also welcome applications from experienced leaders within FMCG, manufacturing or large-scale production operations.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Demonstrated experience in a Factory Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or similar leadership role
• Significant people leadership experience, including leading supervisors and large operational teams
• Experience managing performance, workforce planning and employee relations matters
• Strong knowledge of production environments and operational performance metrics
• Experience working within quality, food safety and WHS frameworks
• A passion for coaching, mentoring and developing teams
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage labor and operational costs
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on achieving results

Highly Regarded

• Fresh food manufacturing experience
• Bakery manufacturing experience
• HACCP, GMP, SQF or Food Safety experience
• Leadership or management qualifications
• Trade qualification within a manufacturing environment

About Homestyle Bake

Based in Toowoomba, Homestyle Bake has been proudly producing quality bakery products since 1989. What started as a small local bakery has grown into a respected food manufacturing business supplying customers across Queensland and beyond.

Built on strong relationships, quality products and a commitment to doing things the right way, Homestyle Bake continues to support local growers and suppliers wherever possible. We take pride in producing nutritious, high-quality bakery products while maintaining the values and customer focus that have underpinned our success for more than 35 years.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an experienced leader who shares our commitment to quality, people and continuous improvement.

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced manufacturing leader looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a growing Australian food manufacturing business with a proud history and exciting future, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and what you can bring to the Homestyle Bake team.