Production Supervisor

Bega Cheese; Tatura; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Community involvement

Health programs

Job summary

Bega Group in Victoria is seeking a Full-Time, Permanent Production Supervisor to lead the dairy production team at our Tatura site. You will ensure safe, efficient operations, GMP compliance, and product quality while driving continuous improvement.

This role offers 4 on 4 off rotating day and night shifts, 12-hour shifts, and the chance to contribute to iconic Australian dairy products. You will develop people, coach performance, and foster a Safety Always culture across the department.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or leadership experience in dairy/food manufacturing.
• Valid forklift license is required.
• Strong understanding of GMP, food safety and quality systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams and develop capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the team to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production operations.
• Drive a strong Safety Always culture while ensuring GMP, food safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Coordinate daily production activities to achieve manufacturing targets and customer requirements.
• Coach and develop team members through training and performance management.
• Champion continuous improvement opportunities to enhance safety, quality, and plant performance.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Safety culture

Team coaching

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Manufacturing system

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!

• Full-Time, Permanent Production Supervisor
• Opportunity to be a part of a leading Australian dairy manufacturer
• 4 on 4 off rotating day and night shift, 12h/shift

The Role

Our Tatura site is an icon in the region, well known around the world for its quality dairy products. As well as being the country’s largest producer of cream cheese, it also produces infant formula, nutritional lactoferrin, various milk powders, plus our famous single serve butter.

The supervisor will provide day-to-day leadership to the production team, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations. The successful incumbent will champion a Safety Always culture, drive team performance, maintain product quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the team to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production operations.
• Drive a strong Safety Always culture while ensuring GMP, food safety, quality, and environmental standards are consistently met.
• Coordinate daily production activities to achieve manufacturing targets, product specifications, and customer requirements.
• Coach, develop, and support team members through training, performance management, and multi-skilling initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement opportunities to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and plant performance.

About You

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within dairy, food manufacturing, FMCG, or a similar production environment.
• Valid forklift license is required.
• Strong understanding of GMP, food safety, quality systems, and manufacturing best practices.
• Proven ability to lead teams, build capability, and foster a high-performance culture.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills with the ability to manage operational priorities.
• Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and manufacturing system

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 astrong 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.