Production Manager
Pinjarra Bakery | Bibra Lake, WA | Full-Time Permanent
Lead the Team Behind Some of WA's Favourite Pies
We've been rolling dough and baking award-winning pies for nearly 30 years.
What started as a small bakery in Pinjarra has grown into one of Western Australia's most recognised food brands, supplying our bakery stores, wholesale customers and franchise partners across the State.
We're proud of how far we've come, but we're even more excited about what's next.
With new production lines being commissioned and continued growth across the business, we're looking for an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of our Bibra Lake manufacturing operation and help us deliver the next stage of our growth.
Reporting directly to the owners, you'll lead production performance across the business – from planning and scheduling through to quality, food safety, preventative maintenance, team leadership and continuous improvement. You'll play a key role in ensuring our products continue to meet the standards we're known for while helping the business scale to meet future demand.
This is an opportunity to join a proudly Western Australian family business at an exciting stage of growth and make a genuine impact on its future success.
About the Role
You'll take ownership of the day-to-day operation of our production facility, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the high standards our customers have come to expect from Pinjarra Bakery.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading day-to-day production across pie, sausage roll and bakery product lines
Managing production planning, scheduling and workforce requirements
Driving HACCP, food safety and quality compliance across the operation
Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing production team
Supporting the commissioning and optimisation of new production equipment and production lines
Overseeing preventative maintenance programs and equipment reliability
Managing inventory, waste reduction and production efficiency
Delivering operational reporting and performance metrics
Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Working closely with the owners and leadership team to support the company's growth objectives
About You
You're a proven production leader who understands what good looks like on a manufacturing floor.
You know how to build teams, solve problems, maintain high standards and deliver consistent results. You take pride in producing quality products and creating an environment where people can do their best work.
Ideally, you'll bring:
Experience leading production teams within food manufacturing, bakery, FMCG or similar environments
Strong HACCP, food safety and quality systems knowledge
Experience managing production planning and operational performance
A hands-on leadership style and strong people management capability
Sound commercial awareness, including waste reduction and efficiency improvement
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Experience driving operational improvement and continuous improvement initiatives
Confidence working with manufacturing systems and production reporting tools
Bakery, pastry or food production experience will be highly regarded, but we're equally interested in hearing from experienced food manufacturing leaders who share our commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Why Join Pinjarra Bakery?
When you've been baking pies for nearly 30 years, people come to expect a certain standard.
We're proud of the reputation we've built, the products we make and the team behind them.
This is your opportunity to join a growing Western Australian success story, work directly with the owners, influence business outcomes and help shape the future of one of WA's most recognised food brands.
We offer:
A key leadership role within a growing business
Genuine autonomy and the opportunity to make a lasting impact
Direct access to decision-makers
Competitive salary package based on experience
Company phone, laptop, uniforms and PPE
Staff discounts and professional development opportunities
Apply Now
If you're ready to take ownership of a growing manufacturing operation and help shape the future of one of WA's best-known food brands, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply with your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what attracts you to Pinjarra Bakery.
