Established in 1915, Haigh's Chocolates is the oldest family-owned chocolate maker in Australia. Run by the fourth generation of the Haigh's family, we employ over 850 people across 21 retail stores currently located in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra, as well as online, plus two factories and a head office. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, Haigh's prides itself on being a chocolate 'bean to bar' specialist, committed to the art of premium chocolate making. Haigh's roasts their own cocoa beans, ethically sourced from plantations around the world, to create a unique blend of premium milk and dark chocolate. Through meticulous artisan skills that include handmade chocolate creation and finishing, combined with advanced manufacturing equipment and techniques, Haigh's creates exquisite chocolates that look and taste delicious. Want to make a lasting impact and help shape the future of our manufacturing operations at Haigh's Chocolates? We are now seeking an experienced Head of Manufacturing to join Haigh's Chocolates, reporting directly to the General Manager, Supply Chain. Forming part of the Supply Chain Leadership Team, this pivotal new role will be based at our brand new, state-of-the-art Salisbury South Complex, opening early to mid-2025. Until then, you'll work across our existing sites with regular travel between Parkside and Mile End. This role has been established to support Haigh's ambitious growth plans now and into the future, and will be responsible for driving production efficiency and safe production processes across multi-site operations. Key responsibilities include: Manage the daily operations of our manufacturing facilities, ensuring a high safety standard, compliance, and the production of exceptional quality products. Lead the engagement of our people who are employed within the Manufacturing teams. Execute production schedules, ensuring timely manufacturing of our products. Oversee the financial performance of the manufacturing process, including budgeting, labour utilisation, and cost control. Lead and develop the manufacturing leadership team by coaching and mentoring this group. Provide your team with appropriate training, performance feedback, and opportunities for skill development. Maintain compliance with WHS and food safety standards while managing risks and governance. Set an example of the culture we want to bring forward at Haigh's. Collaborate with R&D on new product launches, assessing their impact on production capacity. Work with the engineering team on maintenance and improvements to enhance machinery efficiency. Share our values of Contribution, Determination, and Trust. Enjoy the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative processes as we expand into our new Salisbury South facility. Become part of our 109-year legacy while also contributing to a forward-looking, dynamic environment. Thrive in a supportive team atmosphere where everyone's contributions are valued and celebrated. Plus, who can resist working with chocolate?We have a strong values-based culture and offer a generous salary, wellbeing initiatives, short-term incentive scheme, learning and development opportunities, and many other benefits. And just to emphasise, joining our team comes with the delightful bonus of indulging in plenty of chocolate!Haigh's believes that by valuing differences in backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and experiences, our work environment will be free from bias and prejudice. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities to provide a positive barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Apply today and sweeten your career!
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