Laboratory Supervisor

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

Work for an iconic Australian brand

Excellent culture, dynamic and small team

Aussie owned, Aussie made, Aussie loved

Opportunity to lead a small high performing team

Lead the Bentley Lab Operations, ensure quality control and manage team performance in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

As the Laboratory Supervisor, you will be responsible for driving, maintaining, coordinating and monitoring the day-to-day laboratory functions and ensure full compliance to product specifications & GLP standards.

Our Bentley site is where we manufacture and distribute a range of milk and milk-based products, made with fresh milk sourced direct from over 30 farms in the Albany, Harvey and Northcliffe regions of south-western WA. The site currently manufactures in excess of 70 million litres a year including the state's number one flavoured milk product - Masters

This is a part-time role on a 12-month contract, two days per week (Monday & Tuesday).

This role could be a great fit for a return-to-work mother or father, or potentially someone looking to take a step back and reduce their workload.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, implement and monitor laboratory systems & GLP standard

• Monitor product compliance and investigate conformance

• Co-ordinate equipment servicing and calibrations

• Organise and facilitate laboratory programs such as sensory evaluation, proficiency testing, trade measure compliance, pathogen testing, contaminate monitoring

• Maintain laboratory staff training compliance

About you

• Minimum Tertiary qualification in Food Science or related field

• Solid process knowledge in food safety and quality requirements

• Experience working in food manufacturing, dairy preferred but not essential

• Previous Exposure in HACCP / GMP / GLP / BRC

• Proficient knowledge in SAPQM and INTELEX or related preferred

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.

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.