Predictive Recruitment Partners has been engaged by Jay’s Dairy to find an experienced and commercially savvy Production Managerwho sees the value of getting in on the ground floor of a rapidly growing, niche supplier within the dairy industry. About Jay’s Dairy: Modern Foods & Beverages, trading as Jay’s Dairy, debuted in November 2020 as a company committed to creating quality dairy products enriched with traditional methods and ingredients. With a workplace culture built on a foundation of innovation and sustainability, Jay’s Dairy is dedicated to delivering exceptional, quality products to the local community. If you're passionate about sharing traditionally prepared foods, that are unadulterated by preservatives and chemicals, with the wider population, you will find your kindred spirits at Jay’s. About the role: Jay’s Dairy is entering an exciting growth phase with new, larger premises in Canning Vale. It’s time for the company to take on a full-time Production Manager to oversee the efficient and effective operation of the new manufacturing facility. We’re looking for an experienced, commercially savvy and detail-oriented Production Manager to lead a team of production staff to ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of Jay’s Dairy’s food and beverage products. Reporting directly to the founder, you will be responsible for ensuring the production area operates efficiently and profitably, meets its safety, health, and regulatory obligations, and utilises the equipment and people optimally. It will see you: Managing day-to-day operations of the production facility Scheduling, allocating resources, and complying with quality control Leading and motivating a team of production staff, providing direction, coaching, and performance management Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implement efficiency-enhancing initiatives Creating and implementing LEAN processes for cost-effective, waste-reducing production Developing and implementing production plans to meet sales and customer demand Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations Collaborating with other departments, such as supply chain and quality assurance, to optimise production Maintaining optimal stock levels to ensure there are no interruptions to production Reporting on key production metrics to drive continuous improvement. About you: You probably describe yourself as a conscientious, thorough individual who’s driven to get things done without compromising on quality. You have a respect for rules and seek to do things accurately and correctly. You enjoy solving problems and seeing the results of your work, and are quite comfortable in a fast-moving, pressurised environment. Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, you are structured, and exercise strong leadership and control over the processes that allow work to get done well and efficiently. You favour an analytical approach to work and production, using your initiative to solve problems and produce plans that focus heavily on optimal utilisation of resources. You like your team to have clarity around their tasks and duties so that everyone can work together to produce a high-quality result. You’re not afraid of holding others to account for the quality of their output and will follow up thoroughly to ensure deadlines are met and rules are adhered to. You make well-informed, data-driven decisions after considering all sides of whatever problem or issue you are faced with. What you bring to the role: A high degree of desire to operate at agreed standards Rigorous adherence to health regulations and standards of quality Strong focus on results and the production of high-quality products Ability to work independently and confidently with people and systems A desire to work at a faster than average pace without compromising on quality output Drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to work Careful analysis of opportunities while applying ingenuity and creativity A high regard for authority, autonomy, and accountability Careful, considered decision making that is based on evidence and data Ability to analyse and improve existing systems and technology. What we can provide: A competitive salary range of between $120,000 - $125,000 plus superannuation is offered for candidates who have demonstrated experience and achievements in the food or dairy industry. This is an opportunity like no other to get in on the ground floor of a company with a proven track record of producing exceptional foods and beverages that are in high demand with discerning customers and an aggressive growth strategy over the next two to three years. If you are someone who values taking ownership of a team and the results that team produces; if you’re someone who like to have autonomy and a voice in creating efficiencies and innovations; and if you are someone who likes to feel challenged while making a significant impact, this is the role for you. What you must have to apply for this role: At least 5 years’ experience in a Production Manager role within the dairy or food industries Strong verbal communication skills to keep the team aligned and on purpose Deep understanding of production and operational efficiency Ability to make commercially and operationally sound decisions Skilled at optimising resources (people, time, equipment, money) to strengthen profit margins A valid Australian drivers’ licence You will be highly regarded if you have also: Experience in quality assurance and meeting health and environmental regulations Developed processes/procedures to streamline and optimise production quotas. Sound like your dream job? If your answer is yes, we encourage you to invest time in your application to stand out. Please take the following steps to complete The Predictive Recruitment Partner’s application process: 1. Cover letter - every applicant is required to provide a cover letter addressing the role criteria. If you’re not sure how to write a relevant cover letter, type “SEEK how to write a cover letter” and access the free template SEEK provides. 2. Resume - every applicant is required to provide an up-to-date resume. 3. Assessment - every applicant is required to complete a short 5-minute assessment, the link for which will be sent to you upon receipt of your cover letter and resume. You must complete ALL the above steps for your application to be considered compliant (failure to complete all steps will result in your application not being progressed). Applications close: 08 March 2026
