Senior Project Manager-Manufacturing

Join TNA, an award-winning company recognized globally for innovation and rethinking the conventional.

TNA was started by Alf and Nadia Taylor as a consulting company for the food industry. Soon after, Alf Taylor invented the world’s first rotary vertical form fill and seal packaging machine which revolutionized packaging speeds for snack foods. Today, we’re the industry’s leading innovator, providing complete turnkey processing and packaging lines for a variety of food production including snacks, French fries, confectionery and more.

Click on www.tnasolutions.com to learn more about the organisation.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager - Manufacturing to drive the end-to-end delivery of our Hallam factory set up and transition to full operational readiness. The delivery-focused role has broad accountability across facility management and compliance, factory layout and infrastructure, process engineering, and the industrialisation and launch of products relocated from other sites. The role will ensure all activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Microsoft Dynamics 365 manufacturing and financial control frameworks.

This position will be reporting into the Chief Manufacturing Officer based at our Hallam manufacturing site and operates across live manufacturing environments and external contractors, playing a key role in shaping the future of our operations in Hallam.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the integrated master plan for the Hallam facility, including scope, timeline, budget, risks, and dependencies.


• Lead cross-functional governance across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, HSE, IT, and external suppliers.


• Prepare and present regular progress updates to senior leadership and steering committees.


• Ensure delivery milestones are achieved for facility readiness, equipment installation, and start of production.


• Lead building fit out and site readiness activities, ensuring compliance with Victorian WHS legislation and relevant regulations.


• Develop and approve detailed factory layouts, optimising material flow, safety zoning, ergonomics, and capacity expansion.


• Plan and execute safe relocation of machinery, tooling, and test equipment from other sites.


• Lead manufacturing launch readiness for products being transferred into Hallam.


• Ensure alignment with Microsoft Dynamics 365 manufacturing, inventory, and asset control principles.

Qualification and experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in industrial, manufacturing, or capital project management.


• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline will be advantageous.


• Proven track record delivering factory set ups, relocations, or major manufacturing transformations. Exposure to multi-site or international manufacturing consolidation programs will be beneficial.


• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, facility services, and production systems.


• Working familiarity with Microsoft ERP environments, ideally Dynamics 365, from an operational/manufacturing perspective.


• Demonstrated experience leading contractors and cross-functional teams in live manufacturing environments.


• Strong background in inventory management and procurement.


• Lean manufacturing experience and knowledge is advantageous.


• Knowledge of process improvement, business, finance, and basic HR practices.

Why work with us?

• Egalitarian company structure which e.g. (empowers employees and nurtures leaders)


• Potential International mobility opportunity (depending on vacancies)


• Professional and career development benefits and education investment


• Volunteering opportunities with the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation


• Birthday leave


• Recognition program linked to health and lifestyle benefits.


• A company that truly values diversity 
  

If you are ready to take ownership of a high-impact project and lead a talented team through a transformative period, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] outlining your suitability for this role.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.