Production Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Purchased leave

Salary continuance insurance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Bega Group at the Ridge Street site in Sydney is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a high-performing team of around 40 operators in FMCG cheese manufacturing. The role centers on meeting production targets while ensuring safety, quality and environmental performance, with a 12-hour rotating night roster from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

You will develop the team, drive continuous improvement, and promote best practices in a supportive culture that values change management and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams and achieving production goals in FMCG environments.
• Strong understanding of process improvement and problem-solving techniques.
• Commitment to safe work practices and hazard awareness.
• Experience in change management, including supporting teams through change.
• Clear, supportive communicator who helps others grow and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop team members to achieve goals and build a self-driven, empowered culture.
• Address issues with thoughtful problem-solving and a focus on positive outcomes.
• Identify and act on opportunities to enhance processes and performance.
• Uphold food safety, environmental, and manufacturing compliance with care and consistency.
• Promote best practices through a continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

Team leadership

FMCG experience

Process improvement

Change management

Communication

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!

• Lead a high-performing production team of around 40 operators
• Drive safety, quality and continuous improvement in FMCG manufacturing
• 12-hour rotating night roster, 6 pm-6 am, Monday to Sunday

The Role

Our Ridge Street site services many customers in a contract manufacturing capacity focused on packaged, natural and processed cheeses. These include the renowned Bega cheese blocks- mild, tasty, and vintage, shredded and cubed cheese, natural slices, parmesan, colby, mozzarella and burger slice cheeses.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading a skilled, high-performing team of approximately 40 operators, with a strong focus on achieving operational targets across quality, safety, cost, and environmental performance.

The successful candidate must be available to work 12-hour rotating roster across Monday to Sunday, from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop team members to achieve goals and build a self-driven, empowered culture.
• Address issues with thoughtful problem-solving and a focus on positive outcomes.
• Identify and act on opportunities to enhance processes and performance.
• Uphold food safety, environmental, and manufacturing compliance with care and consistency.
• Promote best practices through a continuous improvement mindset.

About you

• Proven experience leading teams and achieving production goals in FMCG environments
• Strong understanding of process improvement and problem-solving techniques
• Commitment to safe work practices and hazard awareness
• Demonstrated experience in change management, including supporting teams through change.
• Clear, supportive communicator who helps others grow and succeed

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.

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.