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!
In this role, you will drive quality, food safety and continuous improvement across a diverse manufacturing and supplier network, partnering with cross-functional teams to manage risk, influence outcomes and ensure products consistently meet the highest standards. As part of our Operational Excellence team, you will work closely with manufacturing sites, external suppliers and key stakeholders to strengthen quality systems, enhance capability and deliver sustainable improvements across the Bega Group.
A key aspect of this role is building strong relationships through regular site engagement. You will travel extensively across Australia, visiting our 15 manufacturing sites as well as external suppliers, contract manufacturers and service providers. Through auditing, coaching, mentoring and collaboration, you will support the consistent application of quality and food safety standards, identify improvement opportunities and help drive a culture of quality excellence.
We are looking for someone with deep knowledge and experience in food safety, quality operations, food manufacturing and FMCG environments. You will be comfortable making sound decisions with limited information, managing competing priorities and influencing outcomes at all levels of the organisation. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills are essential.
This role is based in Port Melbourne and requires frequent travel across Australia to support both our manufacturing sites and external supplier network. Candidates must be comfortable with regular travel and time spent on-site. Alternative base locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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 over 3000 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.
You 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.
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.
