Continuous Improvement Manager

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to support Bega Group's Bentley site in developing a lean manufacturing culture. The role involves coaching at all site levels, providing guidance through Lean processes, and leading the BEGA Excellence operating system. Additionally, the position plays a key role in designing and delivering site cost/value creation and improvement projects.

Note - We welcome applications from candidates residing in other states. If a candidate from out of state is successful, we will offer relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Development, syndication & stewardship of Bega Excellence operating system.
  
  
• Accelerates the implementation of core best practices and supports internal capability. Governs the site capability plan.
  
  
• Drives and supports a common approach to financial and operational performance reporting, driving optimal outcomes.
  
  
• Leads optimisation projects that relate to business intelligence reporting and internal processes.
  
  
• Enhance and standardise waste management and reporting process, capability, and systems.
  
  

About you

• Experience in Best Practices and/or continuous improvement in an FMCG environment
  
  
• Sound knowledge of LEAN manufacturing or Manufacturing Excellence (Six Sigma belt advantageous)
  
  
• Strong financial acumen
  
  
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members, and engage with a variety of stakeholders
  
  
• Capable of managing change and bringing others along on the journey
  
  

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 by 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.