Transformation Manager

Lead change, uplift operational capability and culture, and shape the future of one of Australia's most iconic FMCG brands.
Sugar Australia has an exciting opportunity for a Transformation Manager to drive strategic and operational change across our Yarraville VIC manufacturing site. This full time
2 year fixed term
role, reports to the General Manager, Operations and is based in Yarraville VIC.

In this role, you will lead the implementation of our Yarraville Transformation Program, working closely with site leadership, engineering and operational teams to deliver meaningful and lasting change. You'll focus on building capability, driving cultural transformation, and improving systems and processes. You'll also support the delivery of capital and reliability projects, helping embed new ways of working and ensure sustainable improvements across the site.

What you'll be doing:
As the Transformation Manager, you'll lead initiatives that improve reliability, efficiency, capability and culture across the site. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Driving the implementation of the Yarraville Transformation Program, ensuring alignment with site priorities and business objectives.
• Championing a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement through effective change leadership.
• Leading and supporting the delivery of key Business Continuity Plans and capital projects on time and within budget.
• Partnering with site leads to deliver reliability, energy efficiency and yield improvement initiatives.
• Coaching, influencing and mentoring site leaders and frontline teams to build change readiness, capability and resilience.
• Embedding standardised ways of working and improved governance across operational and maintenance processes.
• Supporting the rollout of new quality management systems and internal audit processes.
• Collaborating with People & Culture to support the Yarraville leadership team's Culture Action Plans and site engagement initiatives.
• Monitoring project performance, risks and benefits to ensure measurable and lasting outcomes.

What you'll bring:
We're looking for a results driven change leader who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and knows how to turn strategy into action through collaboration, coaching and influence. You'll bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or Science. Relevant experience will also be considered in place of formal qualifications.
• Proven experience leading transformation and change within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of project governance, capital project delivery and maintenance planning.
• Demonstrated experience in change management methodologies (Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter or equivalent).
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across technical, operational and leadership levels.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and coaching skills with a passion for developing others.
• Experience navigating EHS, GMP, Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (e.g. HACCP, GMP, ISO).

About Sugar Australia:
Sugar Australia is the nation's trusted partner in sugar and ingredient solutions, enabling our customers to make great products for every home since 1855. We proudly own and operate refineries, packing facilities, sugar silo terminals, and warehouse distribution sites across the country.

You'll find our retail products at your local supermarket under the iconic CSR sugar brand. We also supply refined sugar products and many other ingredients to the industrial, foodservice, and hospitality industries, serving some of the largest brands in the country.

When you join Sugar Australia, you're not just stepping into a job - you're becoming part of a passionate, inclusive, and values-led culture that champions collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including onsite parking and exclusive corporate discounts.
• Health and wellbeing programs, regular social events, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Opportunities for career development and ongoing learning.
• A friendly and collaborative culture, grounded in community values.
• Access to our extensive product library - perfect for those with a passion for baking.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

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Join us in transforming the future of sugar manufacturing in Australia. Apply now and help create the sweet things Australians love.

Business unit Sugar Australia