Production Supervisor – Dairy Manufacturing

About the role

Bega Group is looking for a full-time, permanent Production Supervisor for its Tatura site, a leading Australian dairy manufacturer known for cream cheese, infant formula, lactoferrin, milk powders and single-serve butter. The supervisor provides day-to-day leadership to the production team, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations, champions a Safety Always culture, drives team performance, maintains product quality standards and supports continuous improvement. The role involves a 4 on 4 off rotating day and night shift, 12-hour shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the team to ensure safe, efficient and compliant production operations.
• Promote a Safety Always culture and ensure GMP, food safety, quality and environmental standards are met.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet manufacturing targets, product specifications and customer requirements.
• Coach, develop and support team members through training, performance management and multi-skilling.
• Champion continuous improvement to improve safety, quality, productivity and plant performance.

Required profile

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in dairy, food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar production environment.
• Valid forklift licence.
• Current Australian driver's licence.
• Proven ability to lead teams, build capability and foster a high-performance culture.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills, with the ability to manage operational priorities.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of GMP, food safety, quality systems and manufacturing best practices.
• Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements and regular social catch-ups.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Employee benefits including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance.
• Wellbeing programs and access to charity partnerships.

Applicants must complete a pre-employment medical. Applications are open to people with the right to live and work in Australia.