Introduction

Brunel is proud to partner with a leading medicinal cannabis company to source an experienced Production Manager for their state-of-the-art GMP-certified facility in Collie, WA. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in scaling operations within an established and innovative organisation at the forefront of the Australian medicinal cannabis industry.

About this role

As the Production Manager, you will be responsible for the start-up and full operational management of a large-scale cannabis production facility. You will lead a high-performing team and oversee both indoor and outdoor cultivation, ensuring compliance with GMP regulations while driving efficiency and quality in extraction and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the operational management of a GMP-certified cannabis production facility.
Manage a 1-acre indoor and 10-acre outdoor grow operation, producing 10 tonnes from indoor and 30 tonnes from outdoor cultivation.
Lead and develop a team of 20, including extraction specialists and quality managers.
Ensure continuous production with structured shift patterns, including daily harvesting and processing.
Develop and enforce SOPs, compliance documentation, and validation processes.
Work closely with Quality and Validation teams to maintain regulatory standards.
Report directly to the CFO, with travel to Perth twice per month.

Is this you?

5+ years' experience in a similar role within the cannabis, pharmaceutical, or poppy processing industry.
Proven experience in start-ups and scaling operations, with a strong background in GMP compliance, extraction, and manufacturing.
Strong leadership and operational management skills, with the ability to drive a high-performance culture.

What we offer

Growth Industry
Stable, Permanent Employment
Relocation on Offer
Reporting to the CFO

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Nathan Blunt at n.blunt@brunel.net or 0402 489 457.