100 Women in Operations: Carrie-Ann Jones, Head of Engineering & Operational Excellence, George Weston Foods

18.07.25 100 Women in Operations

Carrie-Ann started as an apprentice electrician in the UK and has spent over 30 years with ABF, progressing through technical and leadership roles. She moved to Australia in 2003 to help build Tip Top’s Chullora bakery – a career turning point. Now Head of Engineering & Operational Excellence, she leads national strategies and drives sustainability across Tip Top.

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A huge congratulations to Carrie-Ann Jones – a NAWO 100 Women in Operations recipient!!

NAWO’s 100 Women in Operations celebrates the incredible women thriving in operational roles across Australia. Each nomination highlights not just success, but the visibility and possibility for others to follow.

Carrie-Ann began her career as an apprentice electrician at Allied Bakeries in the UK – part of Associated British Foods (ABF), the parent company of George Weston Foods and Tip Top.

After completing her apprenticeship, Carrie-Ann worked as a maintenance engineer while continuing her studies, earning a diploma in electrical engineering and a degree in software engineering. In 2003, she relocated to Australia to contribute to the construction of Tip Top’s Chullora bakery – a move that marked a turning point in her career. She went on to build deep expertise in automation systems and capital delivery, complementing her technical capabilities with an MBA.

Now as Head of Engineering and Operational Excellence, Carrie-Ann leads national strategies to enhance asset reliability, embed operational excellence, and deliver capital transformation. She is also a passionate advocate for sustainability, driving initiatives that reduce Tip Top’s environmental impact and support a more sustainable future for the business.

Nominated for:
– Her significant career progression since relocating to Australia to work on the build of the Tip Top bakery in Chullora, culminating in senior leadership roles.
– Developing deep technical expertise in electrical systems, automation, and capital projects, strengthened by an MBA and a strong leadership trajectory.
– Being a passionate advocate for sustainability, leading initiatives to reduce environmental impact and drive a more sustainable future for Tip Top Bakeries.

Congratulations, Carrie-Ann! Your leadership and passion are helping shape a more innovative and sustainable future in operations.

Watch Carrie-Ann’s What a Job! session here