Scaling Production by 150%

Client

Large Australian Ready Meal Manufacturer

Role

Executive Chef & Manufacturing Operations Leader

Challenge

The business needed to dramatically increase production while maintaining quality standards for childcare meals, including allergy-sensitive products.

My Approach

• Redesigned production systems 

• Introduced better workflow planning 

• Improved procurement processes 

• Managed warehouse operations 

• Built stronger production teams 

• Focused on continuous improvement 

Results

✔ Increased daily production from 18,000 meals to over 45,000 meals per day

✔ Successfully produced approximately 3,500 allergy meals daily under strict food safety controls.

✔ Managed a team of 95 staff operating across a 24-hour, five-day manufacturing schedule.

✔ Led warehouse expansion and major operational restructuring projects.

✔ Maintained HACCP accreditation throughout business growth. 

Value Delivered

Created a scalable manufacturing operation capable of supporting significant business growth while maintaining quality, compliance and customer confidence.