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Reliability 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!

About The Role

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Reliability Engineer to join the Engineering & Reliability team at Wetherill Park.

Our Wetherill Park site in Sydney is our Milk Based Beverages (MMB) hub for the eastern seaboard. The site manufactures 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.

As a Reliability Engineer, you will be working closely with the Engineering Reliability Leader and Coach to support the on-shift Reliability Technicians. Your primary focus will be on driving reliability improvements to the manufacturing lines and processes, while maintaining safety and quality standards. You will play a crucial role in improving the efficiency and performance of the systems by coordinating reliability engineering tasks. Your main aim will be to reduce the number of failures and downtime, which will increase the overall uptime and availability of the equipment. Your efforts will significantly contribute to a more productive and efficient manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Improve workforce productivity through coaching and process improvement
• Support delivery of the site’s asset care program.  Lead and own asset maintenance plans, identification, and elimination of inherent reliability problems on key lines
• Provide feedback and support the Asset Care and CI teams in the identification of critical machine spare parts, futureproofing based on non-supported OEM parts
• Manage contractors ensuring compliance with Bega’s safety policies and site processes.
• Coach and lead team through change and problem-solving; and engage towards a single vision

About you

• Previous reliability experience is required, preferably in Dairy/FMCG, with engineering/trade qualifications.
• Experience in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• High-level process improvement skills with analytical ability and strategic problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels.
• Experienced in coaching/mentoring reliability and operations team members

Bega Group Story 

Bega 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.  

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 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 the Bega Group, 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 through creating Great Food for a Better Future! 

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 

Applications 

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

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. No matter how you identify, 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.