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!
- Join an Aussie owned company, home of many iconic Aussie brands
- Strong team culture focused on safety, quality and people
- A permanent, leadership position based in Morwell
The Role
We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Team Manager – Manufacturing to join our dynamic team and play a key role in delivering high-quality products while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
The incumbent's standard working hours will be from Monday to Sunday early morning 12h shift (6PM start – 6AM finish & 6 AM start – 6 PM start).
Our Morwell site is located about 150km east of Melbourne, manufacturing a large range of products in yoghurt and dairy desserts including brands such as Farmers Union, Dairy Farmers and Yoplait. Operating 24 hours a day, six days a week across 9 lines the site is highly automated and is the largest yoghurt facility in Australia.
Responsibilities
- Supervising & leading a team of production workers to deliver high quality products, on time.
- Monitoring established performance indicators, including variance reports, production reports, quality reports, and injury reports
- Ensuring compliance with safety rules and regulations to minimise industrial injuries and meet regulatory requirements.
- Driving continuous improvement by supporting TRACC initiatives, facilitating problem-solving (DMAIC, 5 Whys), embedding standard work, and identifying opportunities for value creation.
- Managing work schedules to achieve planned commitments
About you
- Proven experience in a manufacturing environment
- Good understanding of quality system, including HACCP and GMP
- Problem-solving skills – process-based decision-making and conflict resolution
- Leadership skills – ability to coach and influence team members
- Computer literacy – experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, and other similar systems and software.
Bega Group Story
Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M 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
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.
