Chandler Macleod is partnering with a well-established regional business servicing the food manufacturing, fresh produce and food distribution sectors to recruit an experienced Branch Manager based in Bendigo, Victoria.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced operations leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and understands the demands of food-related operations. With a strong focus on inventory control, quality standards, compliance and customer service, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the branch while leading a diverse operational team.
Whether your background is in food manufacturing, food processing, wholesale food distribution, fresh produce, FMCG or industrial operations, this role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing site and drive operational excellence.
The Opportunity
Reporting to senior leadership, the Branch Manager will be responsible for:
- Leading the day-to-day operations of the branch
- Delivering operational and financial performance targets
- Managing inventory, warehousing, distribution and supply chain activities
- Ensuring food safety, quality, compliance and operational standards are maintained
- Driving a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement
- Leading, coaching and developing frontline operational teams
- Managing branch budgets, KPIs and operational reporting
- Ensuring exceptional customer service across all stakeholders
- Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and service outcomes
What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Experience leading teams within food manufacturing, food processing, fresh produce, FMCG, distribution, warehousing or logistics environments
- Strong understanding of food safety, quality assurance, compliance requirements and operational standards
- Proven ability to lead, coach and develop operational teams
- Experience managing inventory, stock control and supply chain processes
- Financial and commercial acumen, including KPI management and budget accountability
- A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational efficiency
- The ability to work within a fast-paced environment where customer service and product quality are critical
- A hands-on leadership style with a willingness to support operational activities when required
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Must be based in Bendigo or willing to relocate prior to commencement
- Candidates should be located within approximately 45 minutes of Bendigo
- Available to respond to operational matters or site emergencies when required
- Comfortable with occasional early starts, after-hours calls and operational support outside standard business hours
- Seeking a long-term regional leadership opportunity
- Branch Managers
- Operations Managers
- Food Manufacturing Managers
- Food Processing Managers
- Production Managers
- Fresh Produce Operations Managers
- Distribution Centre Managers
- Warehouse Managers
- Supply Chain Managers
- FMCG Operations Managers
- Wholesale Food Distribution Leaders
- Transport & Logistics Managers with food industry experience
The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000, dependent on skills and experience.
If you're an operational leader with experience in food manufacturing, food processing, fresh produce or FMCG environments and are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing regional business, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation where quality, service and operational excellence are at the heart of everything they do.
