Bega Group

Distribution Centre Manager

Bega Group  •  Chelsea, AU (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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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!

  • Join an Australian-owned iconic brand based in Chelsea
  • Be part of a great high-performing team
  • Gain exposure to a complex cold-chain network across VIC/TAS

The Role

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!

We are looking for our next Distribution Centre Manager to join the team in Chelsea Heights! They will play a key role in leading our outbound logistics operations at our Chelsea distribution centre. Leading a team of 3 direct reports and around 50 indirect reports across the site, this role’s purpose is to deliver an effective, efficient, and agile Warehouse Operation. This is an exciting opportunity to drive safety, performance, and collaboration across teams while contributing to our strategic goals.

This role works on site at Chelsea Monday to Friday during operating hours, with some flexibility on WFH days and working hours.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of approximately 50, fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee service delivery, quality, and cost performance metrics to meet operational targets.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, transport, and logistics teams across VIC/TAS to drive network excellence.
  • Identify and implement value-creation opportunities aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to support business growth and customer satisfaction.

About You

  • A people-focused leader with a strong commitment to safety and team development.
  • Experienced in FMCG warehousing operations and passionate about creating a positive workplace culture.
  • Background in safety systems & programs, cold chain /regulations compliance metrics and vendor management
  • Skilled in stakeholder engagement and effective communication across diverse teams.
  • Motivated by continuous improvement and aligned with Bega’s values of customer focus, collaboration, and investing in the future.

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 3,000 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

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.

Bega Group

About Bega Group

The Bega Group is home to many trusted and wholesome food brands that are enjoyed in Australia and all around the world. Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX listed company with a turnover in excess of $3 billion is made possible by our values and outward-looking perspective. We have approximately 4,000 passionate employees, working across 20 manufacturing sites and corporate offices who are helping us achieve our vision to become The Great Australian Food Company. To achieve this vision, we focus on creating great food, inspiring great people, having great aspirations and working for the greater good.

We run the largest cold chain network in Australia, which allows us to service our customers across Australia and beyond. Our customer service and sales team members work across our sites and on the road to assist customers from supermarkets and convenience outlets through the schools, hospitals and the local milk bar. Our passion for the customer underpins everything we do.

Whether it’s your favourite spreads like Vegemite and Bega Peanut Butter on toast, a dash of Dairy Farmers milk in your morning coffee, a Big M or Dare Iced Coffee 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 at Bega.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Bega, AU
Year Founded
1899
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