* Lead a skilled team and make a real impact on daily operations
* Be part of a proudly Australian company with a strong legacy
* Excellent career development and growth opportunities
The Role
Our Ridge Street site services many customers in a contract manufacturing capacity focused on packaged, natural and processed cheeses. These include the renown Bega cheese blocks- mild, tasty, and vintage, shredded and cubed cheese, natural slices, parmesan, colby, mozzarella and burger slice cheeses and an exciting new Lactose free range.
We are looking for a proactive and thoughtful leader to manage our site maintenance team, apprentices, and contractors. This role is perfect for someone who excels in building strong relationships, promoting growth, and ensuring safe, high-quality operations.
Responsibilities
* Lead and support the maintenance team to achieve excellence
* Plan and deliver scheduled shutdowns with care and precision
* Foster collaboration across departments to ensure smooth operations
* Provide clear work schedules and ongoing guidance
* Champion safety, quality, and audit standards
About you
* Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering or any relevant trade qualification
* Prior experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments.
* Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
* Proven ability to manage and lead teams effectively
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Bega Group Story
Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare 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
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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.