Process Improvement Lead

Bega Cheese Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Purchased leave

Salary continuance insurance

Job summary

Bega Group seeks a Process Improvement Lead to partner with manufacturing teams across Milk, Milk-based beverages and Yoghurt operations. You will identify opportunities, deliver projects and build continuous improvement capability across sites, using data-driven insights and structured problem-solving to improve safety, quality, service, cost and productivity.

This hands-on role travels across Regional VIC and Western Sydney and may be based in Port Melbourne, Penrith or Wetherill Park.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead continuous improvement projects in manufacturing.
• Experience using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Strong data analysis to identify opportunities and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvement opportunities across milk, milk-based beverages, and yoghurt operations.
• Lead projects from planning to implementation and sustainment.
• Analyse performance trends and translate insights into actions.
• Engage stakeholders to build trusted relationships and drive changes.
• Collaborate with site teams to embed best practices and deliver sustained results.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Manufacturing experience

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

Data visualization tools

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

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! The Role We are looking for our next Process Improvement Lead to join the team at Bega Group! As a Process Improvement Lead, you will partner with manufacturing teams across our Milk, Milk based beverages and Yoghurt operations to identify opportunities for improvement and deliver projects that enhance safety, quality, service, cost and productivity. Using data-driven insights and structured problem-solving techniques, you'll help drive operational performance, support the implementation of improvement initiatives, and build continuous improvement capability across sites. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with site teams to embed best practice and deliver sustainable results. You'll bring a data-driven approach to continuous improvement, using strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills to identify opportunities, drive change and deliver sustainable results across manufacturing operations. This role works across our Bega Group network and frequently travels to Regional VIC and Western Sydney. We welcome applications from Melbourne and Sydney, and can be based out of our Port Melbourne, Penrith or Wetherill Park sites.

Responsibilities

• Strong continuous improvement mindset with experience in Lean, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Data-driven with the ability to analyse performance trends and identify improvement opportunities.
• Skilled in project delivery, driving initiatives from planning through to implementation and sustainment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Practical manufacturing experience with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced and changing environments.

About you

• Proven experience delivering measurable operational improvement projects and sustainable business outcomes.
• Strong capability in analysing data and using insights to identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and/or other Operational Excellence frameworks.
• Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing, with willingness to travel to sites across Australia.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and experience with data analysis and visualisation tools highly regarded.

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 over 3000 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.

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 over 3000 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!