Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager

Krispy Kreme | Townsville City, Queensland, AU

Posted 18 days ago

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Description

About Krispy Kreme


At Krispy Kreme, we don't just make doughnuts - we create moments of joy. Since opening our first store in 2003, we have been spreading smiles across Australia and New Zealand with our handcrafted, melt-in-your-mouth treats.


About the Role


Ready to lead the operation behind our iconic doughnuts? As a Manufacturing Manager, you'll be responsible for leading our manufacturing facility, ensuring our people, processes and products consistently deliver the quality and experience Krispy Kreme is known for.


This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive operational excellence, develop high-performing teams and create a culture built on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.


What are you responsible for?



  • Leading manufacturing and packing operations to achieve operational objectives

  • Building and developing high-performing leaders and teams

  • Driving a strong culture of safety, quality and food safety compliance

  • Managing labour, productivity and operational costsMonitoring site performance and delivering continuous improvement initiatives

  • Ensuring products are produced and delivered on time and to Krispy Kreme standards

  • Supporting workforce planning, succession planning and team development

  • Partnering with internal stakeholders to achieve business goals


What's In It For You?



  • The opportunity to lead a critical function within an iconic global brand

  • A supportive environment where your ideas and leadership can make an impact

  • Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

  • The chance to build and develop high-performing teams

  • Product discounts and access to a range of employee benefitsA culture that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.


The Sweet Ingredients For Success



  • Around 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing leadership role, ideally within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar environment

  • Proven experience leading large operational teams and delivering strong safety, quality and productivity outcomes

  • A track record of developing leaders, building team capability and fostering a positive workplace culture

  • Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing labour, productivity and operational costs

  • Sound understanding of food safety, quality and workplace safety requirements

  • A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and drive meaningful change

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the business


Why Join Us?


At Krispy Kreme, you're not just taking on a leadership role - you're helping shape the future of an iconic brand. Join a team that's passionate about creating joy, supporting one another and delivering excellence every day.


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