Raw Materials Manager - Lidcombe

Parmalat Australia; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Career development and progression

Collaborative workplace culture

Commitment to safety, quality, and创新

Job summary

Lactalis is seeking a driven process improvement specialist to join our dairy manufacturing team in NSW. You will map end-to-end milk process flows, identify losses, and drive practical improvements that cut waste and boost site performance.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will collaborate with production, engineering, automation and contractors, develop material management initiatives, analyse data, and contribute to site savings plans and budgets with measurable commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong process understanding across end-to-end manufacturing.
• Experience in dairy or food processing with relevant qualifications.
• Curious, investigative mindset with troubleshooting ability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Map and understand the end-to-end flow of milk and milk components across unloading, transfer and manufacturing processes, identifying key points of loss and opportunity.
• Use raw material management methodology to develop, monitor and drive continuous improvement initiatives across key performance areas including yield, standardisation, giveaway, waste and process performance.
• Analyse data, investigate discrepancies and provide clear insights that support decision‑making, prioritisation and root cause resolution.
• Partner with production, engineering, automation and contractor teams to implement value‑focused solutions and support manufacturing performance.
• Contribute to site savings plans, raw material reporting, budget planning and improvement projects that deliver measurable commercial outcomes.

Skills

Process understanding

Dairy/food manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Education

Dairy/food qualification

Chemical engineering background

Food technology

Job description

• Well know and Loved Australian Brands like Paul's, Oak Ice Break and Break

• World's Leader In Dairy
• Well know and Loved Australian Brands like Paul's, Oak Ice Break and Break
• On going personal development

Lactalis who are we?

Lactalis is the largest dairy producer in the world and one of the largest players in the Dairy industry in Australia, bringing you well known brands such as Pauls Milk, Oak Flavoured Milk, Farmhouse Gold, Ice Break and Breaka.

About The Opportunity

This is a opportunity to step into a highly visible, hands‑on role where you’ll help unlock value across the end-to-end milk process. Working closely with plant teams, engineering, automation specialists and contractors, you’ll identify where raw material losses occur, quantify their impact, and drive practical improvements that reduce waste and improve site performance. Reporting to the Site Manager you will:

• Map and understand the end-to-end flow of milk and milk components across unloading, transfer and manufacturing processes, identifying key points of loss and opportunity
• Use raw material management methodology to develop, monitor and drive continuous improvement initiatives across key performance areas including yield, standardisation, giveaway, waste and process performance
• Analyse data, investigate discrepancies and provide clear insights that support decision‑making, prioritisation and root cause resolution
• Partner with production, engineering, automation and contractor teams to implement value‑focused solutions and support manufacturing performance
• Contribute to site savings plans, raw material reporting, budget planning and improvement projects that deliver measurable commercial outcomes

About You

You’re a technically curious, process‑driven problem solver who enjoys getting close to the detail, following the facts, and uncovering opportunities others may not have fully explored. Comfortable working in an operational environment, you know how to influence cross‑functionally, build strong relationships, and turn complex process challenges into practical improvement actions. In addition to this, you will have:

• Strong process understanding, with the ability to follow, analyse and improve an end‑to‑end operational or manufacturing process
• Experience in dairy, food manufacturing, chemical engineering, food technology or a related technical environment, supported by relevant qualifications or equivalent hands‑on experience
• A curious and investigative mindset, with proven troubleshooting capability and confidence working through complex or ambiguous technical issues
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes through others in a standalone role
• A practical, value‑focused approach, strong attention to detail, and the flexibility to spend time in the plants when needed to understand processes and identify loss points

We are looking for someone who is passionate, ambitious, and eager to grow. Whether you’re ready for your next challenge or looking to deepen your expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Career development and progression opportunities within a global organisation
• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture where your contribution makes a real impact
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, innovation and sustainability
• Flexible working arrangements where possible

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Lactalis, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Let’s make this your best move yet.