Production Manager – Melbourne

Full time Permanent - Altona North, Melbourne

Hungry for a rewarding career? Join Marley Spoon and help us revolutionise the way people shop, cook and eat, across our brands Marley Spoon and Dinnerly.

Recognised by the AFR as one of the Best Places to Work in Manufacturing & Consumer Goods, we’re looking for a high-impact Production Manager to lead the production team at our Melbourne Fulfilment Centre.

This is a critical leadership role where you’ll own production performance, drive operational excellence, and lead a large team in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Your Role

• Lead the end-to-end production function, delivering quality products safely, efficiently, and on time

• Plan and execute production schedules across all brands to meet volume, cost, and quality targets

• Own production performance, including KPIs across efficiency, safety, quality, and cost

• Manage labour planning and workforce allocation to align with production demand

• Partner cross-functionally with Inventory, Logistics, Purchasing, Quality, and People teams

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency

• Lead, coach, and develop Team Leads, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture

What You Bring

• 5–7+ years experience in production or operations leadership (FMCG/manufacturing preferred)

• Strong understanding of production processes, quality, and food safety

• Proven ability to lead large teams and drive performance outcomes

• Experience managing KPIs and using data to improve operations

• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

Perks and Benefits

• Enjoy discounted Marley Spoon boxes, conveniently delivered to your doorstep.

• Access an extra 6 days of Annual Leave per year.

• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, a generous parental leave scheme (including $7.5k childcare pay), and corporate discounts on health insurance for you and your family.

• Get formal training and development with 5 paid training days each year.

• Immerse yourself in a workplace characterised by flat hierarchies and great team spirit.

• Thrive in an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace where over 50 nationalities come together.

• Access a corporate discount on health insurance, offering comprehensive coverage for you and your family at a reduced rate.

• Unlock the opportunity to learn and explore across different functions and departments, nurturing your continuous growth and development.

• Get 24/7 support for your health and well-being through Sonder, ensuring you're at your best both in and out of the office.

Our mantra is that growth is a shared journey #WhenYouGrowWeGrow. Our aim is to provide a supportive environment where everyone can flourish and achieve their full potential.

Join a team that celebrates diversity, inclusion and flexibility. At Marley Spoon, we welcome all and strongly believe that different perspectives and backgrounds nourish our growth. With well-being as a key ingredient in our recipe for success, our commitment to supporting our team members is rooted in the belief that a healthier, happier workforce benefits us all.