Site Leader

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

The Role

Our Chelsea Heights site is located in Melbourne’s southeast, and we manufacture more than 44 milk, milk-based beverages, and cream products. The site currently produces around 100 million litres of product annually, processing, packing, and delivering 24 hours a day, six days a week.

**Responsibilities**:
- Managing resources to achieve safety, quality, environment, production cost and customer service targets/goals.- Develop and propose annual business plans that align with strategy. Recommend budgets, KPIs and schedule key projects.- Monitor and review performance against Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)- Develop monthly and annual production plans for the Cream and Milk Plant, which depend on other processes/units, including resource planning, monitoring, and reporting on performance against the plan- Manage the development and delivery of the company's manufacturing process improvement program while initiating, formulating, and implementing new manufacturing methods and processes.

About you- Relevant Degree or an equivalent qualification and leadership experience in FMCG.- Experience in planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the policy framework- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills required- Proficiency in OPEX, Lean, project, and change management preferred.- Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders from across the business

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_._