Site Leader

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

The Role

Our Lenah Valley site in Hobart manufactures more than 50 milk, milk-based, and cream products. All products are made from fresh milk sourced directly from Tasmanian dairy farms. The site currently produces around 33 million litres of product every year, operates six days a week, and employs around 50 people.

Reporting to the General Manager - Operations, this role will lead manufacturing teams to identify best practices and improvements that will increase the site's productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. Additionally, the role will have ownership of the strategic and operating plan, proactively identify key strategic opportunities, and link strategy to action to enable safe, reliable, flexible, and cost-efficient manufacturing capability.

Responsibilities- Managing resources to achieve safety, quality, environment, production cost and customer service targets/goals.- Develop and propose annual business plans that align with strategy. Recommend budgets and KPIs and schedule key projects.- Monitor and review performance against Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)- Manage the development and delivery of the company's manufacturing process improvement program while also initiating, formulating, and implementing new manufacturing methods and processes.- Drive and uphold Bega Group's safety culture and actively participate in and contribute to site engagement activities.

About you- Experienced in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Dairy/FMCG.- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills are required.- Experience in planning, managing, and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the policy framework.- Proficiency in OPEX, Lean, and change management is preferred.- Ability to communicate effectively, lead, engage, and motivate the team.

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

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