AddressThe Role
Bega's Koroit site manufactures a range of dairy products including skimmed and full cream milk powders, buttermilk powders, milk protein concentrate, lactoferrin powder, retail milk powders, anhydrous milk fat, liquid cream and butter. The site produces a staggering 35 tonnes of lactoferrin extract annually. Lactoferrin is a naturally occurring iron building protein found in milk, and it is regarded for its anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties.
We are looking for a new Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of fitters to perform maintenance or service tasks to ensure the site runs smoothly and meets production targets. Being an experienced person, you may have to jump in and help with more complex issues. This role can also include planning shutdowns to ensure everything runs smoothly.
While this role is not allocated to a set shift rotation, Maintenance meetings start at 7am so you must be okay with early starts.
Responsibilities
- Responsibility for the control and supervision of the sites maintenance team and apprentices.
- Ensure the timely correction of defects and the utilisation of the site preventative maintenance program.
- Day-to-day co-ordination of maintenance activities for the site, including overseeing contractor compliance
- Optimal utilisation of resources for all maintenance activities, whilst pursuing a structured program of continuous improvement
- Effective communication with all key contacts to help achieve day-to-day maintenance goals
About you
- Experience in a maintenance role in a similar industry (FMCG/Food Manufacturing etc).
- Previous experience leading and managing a team
- High level of computer literacy
- Strong communication skills
- Committed to safety and the Bega life saving rules
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 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.
