BlueScope is an Australian-born, global success story, spanning 18 countries, with a team of over 15,000 people. We’re driven by innovation and are proud that the technologies in our products and brands, like COLORBOND® steel, inspire and protect everything from hospitals and bridges to stadiums and homes.

The Opportunity

Come and discover the opportunity to join our Coatings Development & Governance team at our BlueScope Innovation Labs in Port Kembla, as the Surface Treatment Specialist. This team is responsible for the prototyping of new metallic-coated products.

In this technical role, you’ll work hands-on to develop and assess suitable passivations, resins, and surface modified systems for our metal coated steel substrates. Bringing your knowledge and experience, you’ll conduct advanced, investigative, and analytical studies of these products. This will include experimental design, execution of experimental programs, interpretation of experimental data and the development of physical models. You’ll actively participate in the development and production of new galvanized, ZINCALUME® and TRUECORE® steel products and solutions by evaluating surface interactions across weathering and built environments.

You will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team to further develop and deliver both superior products and innovative solutions for our customers, now, and into the future. When you join our team, we also offer access to our Employee Assistance provider, other health and well-being programs and flexibility with work hours, working Monday to Friday.

What Will You Do?

You will continue to develop your fundamental chemistry knowledge of surface treatments for metallic coatings by:

• working safely with chemicals in both laboratory and manufacturing environments
• developing and delivering experimental plans for laboratory evaluation of surface treatments for metallic coated steel
• progressing successful laboratory surface treatments to proof-of-concept prototypes experiments and subsequent manufacturing trials
• developing physical models to describe the chemistry and formation mechanism of protective coatings
• developing and maintaining a current knowledge of corrosion protection and other treatments for metallic coatings used in the global industry

More About You

You will bring your continuous drive for quality and innovation, combined with your hands-on laboratory experience and your ability to analyze, and interpret technical data. You will also bring:

• a bachelor’s degree, in either science (chemistry or materials) or engineering (chemical or materials)
• knowledge and experience of laboratory equipment and processes, including quality management principles with a focus on laboratory operations
• the ability to work independently while contributing to the greater team’s success

Why BlueScope

As BlueScope continues to go from strength to strength, a career with us provides you with the opportunity to grow and be rewarded. At BlueScope, you will:

• create and deliver innovative solutions that drive transformation in our business
• make an impact that really does shape the world we live in
• keep growing through continuous learning and development opportunities
• enjoy the sense of belonging that comes from working with people who genuinely look out for one another

At BlueScope, our people are our strength, and we don’t say that lightly. We want our people to be successful, and to be safe. We offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program and make sure our inclusive work environment welcomes people of all backgrounds. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. And we’ll do this through Our Purpose: We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen our communities for the future.

Come and discover us at bluescope.com/life-at-bluescope/careers.

Together we can make a world of difference.

Applications close Tuesday 27th February 2024.

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!

• Join a large Australian owned iconic brand based any of our offices around Australia

• A National/Group level role given full autonomy to develop and create best practice

• Become the SME for MRO Inventory at Bega Group

About the role

Embrace a challenging role as Senior Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Inventory Specialist working across Bega’s national manufacturing network. This newly created role will drive operational excellence by leading the standardisation and optimisation of MRO inventory master data and associated business process. You will coach and develop site-based stores and purchasing roles, develop and improve business processes, analyse data, and identify strategic inventory opportunities. The role will also provide functional expertise in the ongoing development of our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Other responsibilities:

Maintenance Inventory Catalogue Standardisation

• Lead the standardisation of MEX Stores Catalogue master data (100,000+ items)

• Stock Class

• Naming nomenclature

Unlock inventory efficiencies through technology, system & analytical capabilities

• Lead the integration of the CMMS & ERPs (M3/GEP & SAP) to achieve streamlined stock replenishment (MRP) and purchasing processes

• Develop a data and analytics strategy to support further procurement and working capital cost reduction

• Align preferred suppliers to catalogue items to achieve procurement benefits

• Develop governance structure to maintain data integrity into the future

Coach site-based resources on process alignment to business processes

• Stock/Cycle Counting

• MRP purchasing

• Cost centre allocation alignment

• Catalogue nomenclature / master data integrity

Redundant equipment management

• Lead the cataloguing & re-deployment or sale of redundant assets across the network

About you:

• Practical experience in MRO inventory space – experience with maintenance store directly or Master data governance role.

• Background in FMCG or similar industry i.e. Heavy Industry, Manufacturing, Transport, Engineering.

• Highly influential – ability to indirectly lead 20+ site based roles to achieve best practice inventory management 

• Exceptional communication skills at all levels.

The Bega Story

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!

Life at Bega

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

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.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.