About The Business:

Gourmania is a proudly WA-owned company with over 35 years experience in food manufacturing and a customer base that is local, national and international. Gourmania is a SQF certified Company and has a well-established relationship with the WA Government; being one of the largest contracted suppliers of pre-prepared food to WA public hospitals. 

Gourmania produces a wide variety of food products by partnering with several food service providers/distributors in Australia and internationally. 

The company has forged a strong network of distribution partners with its products now in countries including: Dubai, Hong Kong, Japan, the Maldives, Mauritius, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand.

About The Role:
As the Assistant Production Manager, you'll play a hands-on leadership role and drive strategic improvement across the business. You will report to the Operations Manager and provide leadership and guidance to the Production Department Heads.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations to optimise the utilisation of personnel, equipment, and resources in line with production plan and targets.

• Foster a positive, safety-focused workplace culture, promoting teamwork and accountability at all levels.

• Implement and maintain manufacturing best practices with a strong focus on quality and efficiency.

• Monitor key performance indicators to achieve quality standards, ensure customer satisfaction, and guide performance improvements.

• Identify and implement process enhancements to streamline workflows and improve both customer and employee experiences.

• Ensure all products and services meet relevant technical specifications, safety protocols, and quality benchmarks.

• Lead the team by example in the production area, assist with, order preparation and inventory stock control.

• Organise ongoing training and development to enhance team capabilities and drive continuous improvement as needed and identify HSE improvements needed in the business. 

About You:
You’re a hands-on leader who brings a calm, people-first approach to operational management. You know how to connect the big picture with the details, balancing strategy and execution to keep things running smoothly. In addition, you will require possess the following:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in food preparation and leading staff to fulfil orders as planned (ideally within manufacturing).

• A qualified chef with experience in leading kitchen staff.

• Proven experience increasing company efficiency, improving internal processes and reducing costs.

• Strong emotional intelligence with the ability to lead, inspire, and support high-performing teams while promoting a culture of safety, inclusion, and respect.

• Demonstrated success in managing complex operations, including inventory, production planning and quality culture.

• Industry Knowledge: Strong background in food manufacturing or catering in the food industry would be advantageous.

• Safety Focus: A strong commitment to safe work practices with the ability to drive a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with WHSE and company standards.

• Professional Skills: Excellent leadership skills with a hands-on approach to team management.

• Unrestricted working rights.

What’s in it for you?
Working in a great environment with supportive management, you will be well remunerated with a salary circa $85,000 to $95,000 (depending on experience) + Superannuation.

Additionally, you will receive the below perks:

• Excellent work/life balance! Monday to Friday (no weekends).

• Some flexibility with start/finish times Start/finish times may vary between 6am–2 pm or 8 am–5 pm.

• Free parking on site.