Production Supervisor – Cheese Manufacturing

About the role

Bega Group's Ridge Street site manufactures packaged, natural and processed cheeses for contract customers, including Bega cheese blocks, shredded and cubed cheese, natural slices, parmesan, colby, mozzarella and burger slice cheeses. The Production Supervisor leads a skilled team of about 40 operators, focusing on operational targets for quality, safety, cost and environmental performance. The role requires availability for 12-hour night shifts, 6:00 pm to 6:00 am on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and 10:00 pm to 6:00 am on every fourth Sunday.

Key responsibilities

• Support and develop team members to achieve goals and build a self-driven, empowered culture.
• Address issues with thoughtful problem-solving and a focus on positive outcomes.
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve processes and performance.
• Uphold food safety, environmental and manufacturing compliance consistently.
• Promote best practice through a continuous improvement mindset.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading teams and achieving production goals in FMCG environments.
• Demonstrated experience in change management, including supporting teams through change.
• Clear, supportive communicator who helps others grow and succeed.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of process improvement and problem-solving techniques.
• Commitment to safe work practices and hazard awareness.

What we offer

• A balanced four-day work week, with additional shift allowances.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements and regular social catch-ups.
• 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 all people with the right to live and work in Australia.