The Company
Inspired by Australia's great people and amazing foodie culture, Chobani USA purchased Gippsland Dairy to form Chobani Australia in 2011. Flash forward 13 years and Chobani is Australia's #1 yogurt brand, living in the hearts (and tummies) of fans across the country.
But it's always been about more than yogurt. At its heart, Chobani is purpose-led, and takes seriously its belief in making a difference using food as a force for good. The Chobani team is passionate about supporting the communities in which they live and work, adopting a trail blazing approach to tackling Australian food insecurity through volunteering, donations, and community impact.
The Opportunity
As Chobani invests in its future capability, we have established a new Engineering function and are seeking a Process Engineering Manager to head up a small team based at our Dandenong South facility.
In this role, you'll provide engineering expertise and guidance to support your team in enhancing Chobani's yogurt manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvements in waste reduction, quality, and operational standards.
You'll hold full accountability for the success and outcomes of process optimisation projects, presenting progress updates on the Productivity Program to senior management and providing structured reporting frameworks.
Collaborating cross-functionally, you will partner with the Reliability, Production, and Quality and Technical teams to drive site performance.
Skills & Experience
Ideally to be successful in the role you will have:
An Engineering degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering5-7 years of delivering productivity projects in a FMCG manufacturing environment (Dairy advantageous)Deep understanding of Continuous Improvement/ Lean Manufacturing principlesPrior experience leading a small engineering team with a coaching and mentoring approachAdvanced problem-solving skills and familiarity with various methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, RCA)Solid project management and prioritization abilities, with a high level of critical thinkingThis is a highly visible role with executive and US-based support, offering you the chance to lead meaningful change and process improvement initiatives that will impact Chobani's success. You'll have the opportunity to coach and develop your team's capabilities and represent Engineering at the leadership level.
If you're excited to join a growing company with innovative projects and a commitment to valuing your expertise while providing ample growth and development opportunities, apply now to lead our Engineering team!
Benefits
At Chobani, social responsibility is in our DNA and that means you will be joining an organisation that is constantly seeking to make a difference for the community, people, and planet. Chobani offers excellent work life balance, free parking onsite, a wellbeing program and a great rewards and recognition program.
NOTE: You will need to be an Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen to be eligible to apply.
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