Mechanical Engineer

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!

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.

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  Deliver the Implementation site engineering, capital, and NPD projects and ensure project deliverables are met including, safety, cost, quality, and benefits.

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  Identify and provide solutions for process improvement opportunities to enable the goal of continuous improvement of our operations.

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  Mentor and provide technical expertise to the maintenance and production staff

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  Lead and support continuous improvement and ad-hoc projects

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  Support and assist in the development of HACCP, Safety, and Environmental plans

• 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 

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!

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

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.

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.