Head of Production

Head of Production (Cosmetics & Life Sciences)

Randstad has been exclusively retained to appoint a Head of Production for what will soon be one of Melbourne’s most significant manufacturing landmarks.

Located in the western suburbs, this is a massive, brand-new player in the Cosmetics and Life Sciences space. This pivotal role offers the rare opportunity to build the operational heartbeat of a high-growth enterprise from the ground up, before the first batch hits the line.

The Opportunity: From Blueprint to Batch

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be brought in to architect the production, warehousing, and logistics strategy for a high-output, state-of-the-art facility.

Your Mission:

• Set the Standard: Establish a safety-first, high-performance culture across production and warehouse operations from Day 1.
• Build the Systems: Design and implement daily production schedules, site-wide SOPs, and WHS standards that define ‘best practice’.
• Lead the Scale-Up: Oversee the installation, qualification, and validation of cutting-edge mixing, packing, and filling machinery.
• Master the Supply Chain: Own the warehouse flow- from raw material intake to the seamless shipping of finished goods, all powered by a robust ERP system.
• Technical Authority: Act as the final word on production procedures, equipment maintenance, and GMP compliance.

The Profile of a Leader

We are looking for a heavy-hitter who thrives in the BUILD PHASE and has the technical grit to troubleshoot a new line while maintaining the strategic vision of a department head.

• Industry Knowledge: 3+ years of leadership experience in Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, or Sunscreen manufacturing. (Food Manufacturing is also beneficial)
• GMP Mastery: Deep expertise in TGA-licensed environments and a rock-solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice. (FDA experience highly desirable)
• Academic Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, or Operations Management.
• The "Builder" Mindset: You are comfortable with ambiguity, love troubleshooting machinery, and possess the gravitas to lead a diverse team through a major site launch.
• Systems Fluent: Advanced experience with ERP/MRP systems and the ability to turn data into operational efficiency.

Why This Role?

Rarely do you get to join a company of this scale before the doors open. This is your chance to own the operational roadmap, hand-pick your processes, and be the primary architect of a future industry leader in the Australian market.

Be part of the launch! Apply today for a confidential briefing on this exclusive partnership.

Sound like the right role for you? Apply now! Or directly get in touch by email - alessandra.hernandez@randstad.com.au

Lets kick-start your new career!

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.