Manufacturing Manager Published: 30/04/2026 Job Location: Orchard Hills / Australia Snackbrands Australia is part of Intersnack Group, a private German snack food company founded in 1968. Although internationally owned we are still very much a local company. Creating Happy Snacking Moments for everyone! Here at Snack Brands Australia, we proudly make some of Australia’s favourite snacks including Kettle, CC’s, Thins, Cheezels, The Natural Chip Company and Nice & Natural. Across our three sites, we make over 200 million packets of chips a year - that's a lot of enjoyment and fun we bring to snackers every day! We encourage a culture that is exciting, challenging and we strive for innovation in everything we do. Our aim is for our people to share in our success, enjoy our products and reap the benefits of their hard work within a supportive environment where work life balance is encouraged! About the role Our Orchard Hills site is looking for a Manufacturing Manager (Line Lead) to join the team for a maternity leave contract of 13 months. In this role you will be a key player in site management and provide leadership for the manufacturing teams producing our snack range. What you’ll be responsible for Coaching and developing your team to achieve weekly, monthly and yearly manufacturing performance. Achieving maximum equipment and operations efficiency whilst ensuring a safe environment. Ensuring that all production targets and delivery schedules are achieved with allocated resources, within the given timelines and cost effective. Ensuring all product standards are met and all quality control procedures are implemented, monitored and audited. Championing Health & Safety and food safety cultures to drive GMP and ensure safe working practices are implemented. Collaborating with all stakeholders to improve performance of the lines. What you’ll bring to the role Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred) Leadership experience – demonstrated experience developing overs, lead from the front, are influential when driving change & inspire your team daily! Excellent communication and rapport building skills with your team and stakeholders to drive outcomes Passion for data and metrics – you naturally interpret data and use findings, to support prioritising and decision making Accountability – you own your decisions and can be counted on to do what you say you will! What can you expect in return A supportive working environment (with plenty of snacks on hand!) where you'll feel engaged and valued, career growth, Birthday Leave, Access to discounts on Retailers, onsite parking (including electric car charging stations) and a focus on health and wellness (like Wellbeing Days!) to make your workplace more enjoyable! #J-18808-Ljbffr