Manufacturing Manager

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!

• Based in Lenah Valley – Relocation support can be provided
• Awesome development opportunity for someone eager to learn and be a future leader!
• Put your skills to the test and make a real change

The Role

Our Lenah Valley site in Hobart manufactures a range of more than 50 milk, milk-based and cream products, with all products made from fresh milk sourced directly from Tasmanian dairy farms. The site currently produces around 33 million litres of product every year, operating 6 days a week and employing around 50 people.

We have a great opportunity for a new Manufacturing Manager to join us in Lenah Valley for a 12 to 18 month period to backfill parental leave. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is eager to be a future leader within our business.

The Manufacturing Manager leads our site’s dairy manufacturing operations, ensuring milk products are processed and packed safely, efficiently and cost-effectively while delivering safety, quality, service and financial targets.

As a member of the Site Steering Group, you contribute to site performance, strategic priorities, culture and continuous improvement. The Manufacturing Manager also builds team capability and drives operational excellence through strong leadership, effective processes and a focus on continuous improvement.

This role is fixed time, full time for a 12 to 18 month period.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient and cost-effective manufacturing operations to meet production targets.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, service, cost and people outcomes.
• Plan and allocate resources to meet production and workforce requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, food safety and quality standards.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste and optimise processes.

About you

• Experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Proven capability to lead change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to analyse operational data and translate insights into actions
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Leadership skills or eager to learn being a strong leader

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 over 3000 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.