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!
The Role
An opportunity currently exists for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Reliability Team based in our Wetherill Park Site, the home of Dare Iced Coffee, Dairy Farmers, Farmers Union, and Big M.
Our Wetherill Park site in Sydney is our Milk Based Beverages (MMB) hub for the eastern seaboard. The site manufactures both Fresh and Extended Shelf-Life products, including our short pack format MBB and Ultra Heat Treated (UHT) long-life unrefrigerated milk. This state-of-the-art facility has benefited from past and ongoing large-scale investment and produces 75 million litres of some of Australia's most loved dairy products including Dare Iced Coffee, Dairy Farmers, Farmers Union, and Big M.
Reporting to the site leader, the Mechanical Engineer will Plan the strategic direction for Packaging equipment & Continuous Improvement on-site, in line with current industry best practices. You will Instigate and lead improvement projects in data acquisition that deliver information suitable for crucial business decisions.
Responsibilities
Deliver the Implementation site engineering, capital, and NPD projects and ensure project deliverables are met including, safety, cost, quality, and benefits.
Identify and provide solutions for process improvement opportunities to enable the goal of continuous improvement of our operations.
Mentor and provide technical expertise to the maintenance and production staff
Lead and support continuous improvement and ad-hoc projects
Support and assist in the development of HACCP, Safety, and Environmental plans
About you
Experience working in an FMCG manufacturing environment
Solid analytical & problem-solving skills
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies & tool
Demonstrated experience in Project & change management
Ability to work with a diverse range of team members and stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The Bega Story
Bega Cheese 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 at Bega. Being recently named in the Top 10 Strongest Australian Brands of 2022, our vision is to become The Great Australian Food Company!
Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $2 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 Bega, 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!
Life at Bega
Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catchups, 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 continuous insurance
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Bega is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment. We, therefore, require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You will be expected to provide evidence of your vaccination status, or an acceptable medical exemption, as part of the recruitment process.
Applications
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.
At Bega, 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 for roles at Bega.