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!
- Lead and manage a team of operators
- Get involved in Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Monday to Friday day shift role with some shift work required
The Role
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.
Are you good at working with people and want to lead a team? We are looking for a Team Manager to lead a manufacturing crew of 15 people to ensure the production requirements are met and the team are looked after. Previous people management experience is essential but dairy or food manufacturing experience is beneficial. Other backgrounds or industries will be considered.
This role is a day shift role, Monday to Friday however some shift coverage outside these hours will be required from time to time so you must be flexible to work outside day shift hours on occasion. This role is based on site at Morwell, Victoria.
Responsibilities
- Lead the team to ensure our products are manufactured safely, in full and on time
- Coach and develop team members to achieve targets across the site
- Use problem-solving techniques to resolve non-conformance and other related issues
- Actively seek Continuous Improvement opportunities and translate to action
- Ensure compliance to food safety, environmental and good manufacturing practices are followed
- Support the sites annual operation plans and communicate to teams to ensure cascading of information
About you
- Have a passion for people and want to coach and lead a performing team
- Proven experience influencing stakeholders and ensuring targets are met
- Experience making and implementing change, being a change leader in a previous role
- Continuous improvement mindset and enjoys working on project-based work
- Solid Microsoft office experience and being computer savvy
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
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.
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.
