Operations 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

• Manage and develop the Penrith Site Operations Team

• Iconic, long standing company producing 175ML of Milk per year

• 2IC for Site leader, bring your skills and shape the site

Partner with the best in the business to effectively manage the complete site Operations at our Penrith site including Processing, Packaging and Blow Moulding.

The Role

Our Penrith site is located in Greater Western Sydney on the banks of the Nepean River and manufactures a range of more than 50 milk-based products. The site currently produces around 175 million litres of product every year We proudly source milk from around 60 dairy farms across NSW and are passionate about supporting local products.

Are you an experienced Operations Manager with a strong background in change and people management? We are looking for our next Operations Manager who has the skills and experience to move into senior operations roles.

In this pivotal Operations Manager role, you will be influential to set the future direction for the site and inspire and engage teams to deliver the operational plan. You will lead all site areas to ensure the achievement of safety, quality, operational, environmental, customer service, and production metrics whilst contributing strategically by partnering, leading, and influencing key stakeholders.

Reporting into the Site Leader, The Operations Manager will be a 2IC position where you are responsible for operations across the site. They will lead a cross function team comprising of manufacturing, packaging, processing, blow moulding, materials and dry stores.  Previous experience in an operations management role is key, as well as change management, cultural transformation, financial and business acumen as well as being a leader in a highly unionised environment.

While you will come armed with lots of experience, this role has a unique position to interface with a large network across all Bega sites as well as so many opportunities to learn and grow. You will also influence and shape the Penrith site and really make your mark for future years to come.

Responsibilities

• Managing resources to achieve safety, quality, environment, production cost, and customer service targets/goals

• Pursue the creation of a working environment culture that encourages improved productivity and job satisfaction

• Facilitate the implementation, identification, and achievement of a value creation culture on site

• Nurture and develop Bega Excellence culture, using operational excellence tools, to drive a practical continuous improvement process

• Help site meet and deliver their financial waste targets as well as managing labour budgets

About you

• Multiple years of experience in an operations management position, which includes managing and coaching a team (FMCG or Manufacturing industry preferred).

• Sound leadership capability being able to create buy-in across all levels of the site

• Strategic business thinking capability and commercial acumen

• Strong capability to drive team engagement, capability and culture

• Good Project & change management skills in Process improvement and Lean environment

The Bega Group Story

The 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 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
 

Applications

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

At the 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.