* Work with Power BI, SQL and advanced Excel to analyse operational performance
* Identify improvement opportunities across production, engineering and processes
* Excellent opportunity for a graduate engineer who enjoys working with numbers and data
* Be part of a team focused on improving efficiency, reducing waste and saving costs
Our Company
Incorporated in 1938, Hazeldene's Chicken Farm is a leading FMCG company headquartered in Lockwood (Bendigo), Victoria. At Hazeldenes, we have more than 80 years of history underpinning how we proudly go about our business. It is not just about our delicious chickens, innovation and commitment to quality. It is about our people doing extraordinary things to deliver great products.
At Hazeldenes, we are proud of our people, our reputation and our place in the community. From humble beginnings in Kangaroo Flat in Bendigo, our facilities have expanded across rural Victoria. Our people come from many different cultures and backgrounds and have skills ranging from farming and quality control to engineering and poultry processing.
About the Role
This role sits within our Engineering and Continuous Improvement function and focuses on identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency across the business. Working closely with the Continuous Improvement team and key operational stakeholders, the Graduate Engineer will analyse operational data, review processes, and support projects aimed at improving productivity, reducing waste and delivering cost savings.
The role involves significant use of data analysis, reporting and performance monitoring tools to support improvement initiatives across the production environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate engineer who enjoys working with numbers, data and problem solving, and wants to develop strong skills in continuous improvement within a real manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and production operations
* Analyse operational and production data to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
* Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI and advanced Excel
* Extract and analyse data using SQL and other reporting tools
* Monitor performance indicators related to production efficiency, waste and downtime
* Assist in identifying areas where processes can be improved or optimised
* Support feasibility analysis and reporting for improvement projects
* Work closely with engineering, production and maintenance teams to implement improvements
* Prepare reports and insights to support operational decision making
* Maintain accurate documentation related to improvement projects and engineering activities
* Promote safe work practices and contribute to improving workplace safety
* Undertake additional duties as required to support engineering and continuous improvement activities
About You
You are analytical, detail oriented and enjoy solving problems using data and engineering thinking. You are comfortable working with numbers, identifying trends in data and presenting insights that help improve operational performance.
* Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
* Strong analytical and numerical capability
* Experience using Power BI for reporting and dashboards
* Working knowledge of SQL for data extraction and analysis
* Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis
* Strong problem solving ability and attention to detail
* Ability to communicate insights clearly to operational stakeholders
* Full Australian working rights
* Exposure to manufacturing, engineering or FMCG environments (Highly Regarded)
* Experience analysing operational or production data (Highly Regarded)
Benefits
* Competitive salary package and career development opportunities
* Excellent learning opportunity within a continuous improvement focused engineering team
* Exposure to large scale FMCG production operations
* Supportive team environment with strong mentoring
* Stable permanent employment in an established Australian company
* Employee Assistance Program
* Discounted company products
* Free onsite parking
How to Apply
If you are a motivated graduate engineer who enjoys analysing data, solving problems and contributing to operational improvements, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume and take the next step in your engineering career with Hazeldenes.
Applications are open to candidates with the right to work in Australia without restrictions.
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