Job Description

Mauri, part of the George Weston Foods Group, is a leading supplier of high-quality flours, yeasts, pre-mixes, improvers, grains and animal nutrition.

We believe in baking, its wholesome goodness, and how it brings people together and that's why every day we work, through insight and innovation, to provide quality products to help bakers across Australia and New Zealand.

Together, we sustainably feed the nation. To learn more about our business, please visit mauri.com.au and gwf.com.au.

About Project Bluebird

Be part of something extraordinary!

With a multi-million-dollar investment from George Weston Foods, Mauri is building a brand new, state-of-the-art flour mill in Ballarat. We're looking for passionate, creative individuals to help commission and bring this site to life.

Working with cutting-edge Swiss milling technology, this is a rare opportunity to join a site from the very beginning. You'll contribute to an environment that sets new standards in systems, data, and process optimisation and play a key role in embedding efficient, scalable operations from day one.

This is your chance to make a lasting impact and shape the future of flour milling in Australia. We're inviting you to build deep knowledge of a site from the ground up and be part of a team that's feeding the nation sustainably.

About The Role

As Production Manager, you'll oversee end-to-end milling operations and lead a team to deliver operational excellence for our new Ballarat site. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing daily production operations to meet demand forecasts and optimise output.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety standards and leading quality audits and incident management.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.
• Collaborating with maintenance teams to maintain equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Leading and developing your team to build capability and engagement.
• Promoting a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Working cross-functionally to ensure smooth production flow, accurate reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
  
  
  

The suitable candidate will possess:

You will bring a formal milling qualification (such as City & Guilds or IAOM coursework) and experience in food manufacturing or grain milling operations. Strong knowledge of food safety standards, operational systems, and digital tools is essential, along with proven leadership skills and the ability to engage and develop teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management, analytical problem-solving, and experience in continuous improvement and change management are critical. A tertiary degree in Food Science, Engineering, Agriculture, or similar field will be highly regarded.

What's on offer at Mauri?

We are a business that promotes diversity, has a flexible working environment and a genuine focus on personal development to support your career.

GWF is an equal-opportunity employer and invites applications from diverse backgrounds. We value social and cultural diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. We have a Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative culture, in line with our values.

Best of all it is a great place to work, where you can bring your authentic self!

Start the Conversation

If this role sounds suitable to you, we want to hear from you. Submit your application today.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disabilities.

Our recruitment process typically consists of a brief, prearranged telephone or video call, followed by 2 interviews conducted in-person or over Zoom/Teams. However, we are able to adjust our process to support accessibility needs so that we can get to know you in the best way possible. Let us know how we can create a positive, barrier-free process for you via email to [email protected].