Leading Hand Blowflex

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!

• Permanent Full-Time Monday to Friday 5AM to 1PM
• Aussie owned, Aussie made, Aussie loved!
• Join an engaged & dynamic team

Our Chelsea Heights site is located in Melbourne’s south-east, manufacturing a range of more than 44 milk, milk-based beverages and cream products. The site currently produces around 100 million litres of product every year!

The Leading Hand/Machine Operator role sits within the Blow Moulding department; utilising and supporting the systems that are in place so that all product and processes achieve required Safety, Quality, Food Safety and Environmental standards, and meet customer and regulatory requirements

• →Lead and coordinate shift operations to achieve production, safety, quality, cost, and customer service targets.
• →Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot blowmoulding equipment while ensuring compliance with Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
• →Ensure all finished goods meet required quality specifications and customer expectations.
• →Support workforce planning and assist with shift scheduling to ensure adequate staffing and operational efficiency.
• →Drive continuous improvement to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve team performance.
• →Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to team members, while assisting managers with operational priorities and reporting requirements.

• Strong leadership skill & management skills in manufacturing environment
• Strong commitment to safety & quality
• Collaborative and approachable leadership style with excellent communication skills.
• Mechanically minded & troubleshooting capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making

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!

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.