Manufacturing Team Leader - Safety, Growth & Improvement

Bega Cheese; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bega Group, home to iconic brands, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Team Leader for our Smithfield site in Western Sydney. You will lead safe, efficient manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety, accountability and engagement across the production environment.

The role includes a permanent afternoon shift, Monday to Friday, 2:00pm–10:00pm, supporting a high-volume site that produces a range of fruit juice, drinks and ice products.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within a manufacturing, production, or operational environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
• Sound knowledge of safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, and environmental standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Collaborative approach with a commitment to continuous improvement and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production targets and KPIs.
• Promote a strong safety culture through compliance, coaching, and risk management.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained and non-conformances are managed; drive continuous improvement to reduce waste.
• Develop, coach, and support team members to achieve performance and development goals.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Safety & QA standards

Communication

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Team development

Job description

Bega Group, home to iconic brands, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Team Leader for our Smithfield site in Western Sydney. You will lead safe, efficient manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety, accountability and engagement across the production environment.

The role includes a permanent afternoon shift, Monday to Friday, 2:00pm–10:00pm, supporting a high-volume site that produces a range of fruit juice, drinks and ice products.