Production Supervisor in Tatura

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!

Full-Time, Permanent Production Supervisor Opportunity to be a part of a leading Australian dairy manufacturer. 4 on 4 off rotating day and night shift, 12h/shift.

The Role

Our Tatura site is an icon in the region, well known around the world for its quality dairy products. As well as being the country’s largest producer of cream cheese, it also produces infant formula, nutritional lactoferrin, various milk powders, plus our famous single serve butter. The supervisor will provide day-to-day leadership to the production team, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations. The successful incumbent will champion a Safety Always culture, drive team performance, maintain product quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

Responsibilities

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

About You

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within dairy, food manufacturing, FMCG, or a similar production environment.
• Valid forklift license is required.
• Strong understanding of GMP, food safety, quality systems, and manufacturing best practices.
• 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.
• Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and manufacturing system.

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.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical. 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. 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.