Production Supervisor

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

About The Role

Our Lagoon Street site is situated in the Bega Valley Shire and is the original site of Bega Cheese. Located on the beautiful Sapphire coast, far south coast of NSW, Lagoon Street is still producing Australia's favourite cheese products - cheddar cheese, string cheese as well as butter.

We are looking for our next Production Supervisor to join the team at Bega Lagoon st This role manages day to day activities in the retail production department and has a big focus on managing and leading the team to ensure targets are met. This supervisor will have up to 50 direct reports, so previous people leader experience is essential.

This role works 8-hour days on a rotating shift with a mix of morning and afternoon shifts. You will need be available between 6am and 10pm.

Responsibilities- Manage and coordinate all aspects of the manufacturing process and ensure a high level of coordination with other production areas where required.- Develop and coach the team to obtain the best results from employees working the production lines.- Utilise effective employee performance management to ensure compliance with policies and standards in areas such as punctuality, attendance, leave, safety, environmental and production performance- Conduct daily work planning meetings/toolbox meetings- Implement continuous proactive improvement initiatives to maximise process efficiency.- Role model and instil Bega cheese values & behaviours

About you- Previous experience in a people leadership role- Experience in FMCG/food manufacturing or related industries is desired- High level of business acumen- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills- High-level process improvement skills and critical thinking ability

The Bega Story

Bega Cheese 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 at Bega. Being recently named in the Top 10 Strongest Australian Brands of 2022, our vision is to become The Great Australian Food Company

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 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 Bega, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive.

Life at Bega

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catchups, 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 continuous insurance

Applications

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.