Manufacturing Team Manager

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!

• Hands-on leadership with passion for safety, quality and performance

• Join one of Australian’s leading FMCG organisations

• Convenient Port Melbourne location with free onsite parking

• Attractive remuneration plus performance bonus

The Role

Our Port Melbourne site is not only the home of Vegemite it is also the home of other Australian iconic products, such as Bega Peanut Butter, Bega Simply Nuts, Zoosh and VEGEMITE has been proudly made in Port Melbourne, Australia since 1923.

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Team Manager – Manufacturing to join our dynamic team and play a key role in delivering high-quality products while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The incumbent's standard working hours will be from Monday to Friday 8AM to 4PM – negotiable, no weekend.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team to deliver strong operational performance and achieve key KPIs

• Monitor and analyse performance indicators, including quality, safety and variance reporting to drive continuous improvement.

• Plan and manage short- to medium-term production schedules, ensuring commitments are met through effective resource allocation and overtime management where required.

• Drive ME & OEE performance, including leading or resourcing problem-solving activities and identifying maintenance and continuous improvement (CI) opportunities

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, proactively identifying issues and escalating where necessary

About you

• Proven experience in manufacturing environment.

• Degree qualification in related discipline (e.g: food science, chemical engineering, and related fields)

• Problem solving skills – data-based decision making and conflict solution

• Strong leadership skill – ability to coach and influence team members

• Basic computer literacy – experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, and other similar systems and software

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.

Must hold a current Australian driver’s license.

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.