MidFull TimeENAsia/Pacific
If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!
Be a key leader at our iconic Malanda milk site
Be part of Australia’s leading FMCG company
Permanent Full-Time role working Monday to Friday
Be an influential leader to make a real difference at our milk site in Malanda QLD!
The Role
Our Malanda dairy site located in tropical North Queensland, manufactures and distributes a range of milk and milk-based products, made with fresh milk sourced direct from over 40 farms within minutes from the factory. The site currently produces around 40 million litres of product every year!
We are looking for a new Manufacturing Manager to join the team in Malanda. In this pivotal role, you will be influential to set the future direction for the site and inspire and engage teams to deliver the operational plan. You will lead all site areas to ensure the achievement of safety, quality, operational, environmental and production metrics whilst contributing strategically by partnering, leading, and influencing key stakeholders.
This role works Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish times based on site and business needs.
Responsibilities
Lead the team to ensure our products are manufactured safely, in full and with high quality
Lead and monitor safe work practices through your teams, including the wearing of appropriate PPE, identifying safety issues, action close outs & ensure sufficient training of team members
Managing complexities using problem solving skills – root cause analysis, process improvement and corrective action
Completing scheduled Continuous Improvement activities that are specified in the BEX broad plan
Ensure compliance to food safety, environmental and good manufacturing practices are followed
About you
Previous leadership experience in FMCG, Food manufacturing or Dairy ideal, but other industries will be considered
Proven experience influencing team members and ensuring targets are met
Excellent problem-solving skill and coaching skills
Continuous improvement mindset and in-depth knowledge of process improvement techniques
Solid Microsoft office experience and being computer savvy
Experience with SAP preferrable
Bega Group Story
Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.
Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!
Life at Bega Group
Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.
Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance
Applications
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.
Must hold a current Australian driver’s license.
At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.
We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.
