Continuous Improvement Officer

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

• Join an Aussie owned company, home of many iconic Aussie brands

• Strong team culture focused on safety, quality and people

• A permanent, full-time position based in Morwell.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented individual to support continuous improvement initiatives at our Morwell site. The Continuous Improvement Officer plays a vital role in driving operational excellence by inputting, analysing, and reporting performance data.

You will collaborate closely with the Continuous Improvement (CI) and Operations Teams to identify opportunities for enhancement and improve our site's overall capability and performance.

Our Morwell site is located about 150km east of Melbourne, manufacturing a large range of products in yoghurt and dairy desserts including brands such as Farmers Union, Dairy Farmers and Yoplait. Operating 24 hours a day, six days a week across 9 lines the site is highly automated and is the largest yoghurt facility in Australia. 

Responsibilities

• Collect, organise, clean, and analyse operational data to identify key areas for improvement.

• Work closely with key site teams to promote initiatives that enhance safety, quality, environmental standards, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

• Partner with the business stakeholders to ensure KPI reporting is accurate and up to date.

• Develop and refine data analysis to support the Site Steering Team's improvement targets.

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

About You

• Excellent relationship-building and strong communication skills, demonstrating a proven ability to engage and influence across various organisational levels.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite and capable of quickly learning new software applications.

• Experienced with analytical tools, data analysis, office management, and reporting.

• Well-organised with strong planning skills.

• A solid understanding of food manufacturing processes and practices is highly desirable.

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 

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. 

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