Manager - Quality & Environment

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

• Port Melbourne location
• Ability to influence and become a strong part of the site's leadership team
• Work at our iconic vegemite site

The Role

Our Port Melbourne site is not only the home of Vegemite it is also the home of other Australian iconic products, such as Bega Peanut Butter, Bega Simply Nuts, Zoosh dressings and dips. VEGEMITE has been proudly made in Port Melbourne, Australia since 1923.

We are currently inviting applications for a Manager - Quality & Environment to join the Bega Foods business unit based at our Port Melbourne site in Victoria, known to be the home of iconic brands such as Vegemite and Peanut Butter.

The purpose of role to is to lead the QMS and Environmental program at the Port Melbourne Site, leading a team of Quality Specialists, you will be accountable for the quality culture, food safety, and compliance programs governing the raw materials and associated products manufactured at the site.

This role forms an integral part of the Port Melbourne Leadership Team; the position aims to drive continuous improvement across hygiene, environmental monitoring, and GMP programs, while using streamlined quality data and process control systems to ensure the site is consistently audit-ready.

Responsibilities

• Champion food safety excellence by driving QMS performance and embedding a strong quality culture.
• Lead cross-site food safety through HACCP, compliance.
• Inspire and grow talent by coaching a high-performing team of Quality Specialists.
• Elevate performance by improving KPIs, corrective actions, and customer outcomes.
• Guide change with influence by partnering with production and technical teams on quality matters.

About you

• Experience as a Quality Manager or Supervisor within a food manufacturing environment
• Solid knowledge of BRC, ISO, WQA, AQIS, HACCP and GMP
• Influencing and coaching skills
• A demonstrated safety focus
• Strong team ethic with ability to build collaborative relationships
• Ability to navigate change and crush complexity

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 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

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.