Senior Dairy Manufacturing Specialist – Cottage Cheese & ButterThe Little Big Dairy Co | Rawsonville (Dubbo), NSWLead the production of premium Australian dairy products from paddock to plate.At The Little Big Dairy Co, we're different.We're one of Australia's few vertically integrated dairy businesses, with every litre of milk coming directly from our own Holstein herd before being processed, manufactured and packed on-site at our family-owned dairy.As our business continues to grow, including the expansion of our cottage cheese production, we're looking for an experienced dairy manufacturing professional who shares our passion for exceptional quality, food safety and producing products we're proud to put our name on.This is an opportunity to become a key member of a business that is investing in its future and committed to manufacturing premium Australian dairy products.For the right international candidate, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under Australia's DAMA program.About the RoleThis is a full-time salaried position (40 hours per week) working within our dairy manufacturing facility near Dubbo, NSW.This is a 100% hands-on production role.If you're looking for an office, administration or management position, this isn't the role for you.You'll be on the factory floor every day, working alongside the team to manufacture premium dairy products while maintaining the highest standards of quality,



food safety and efficiency.You'll work across all areas of production including:Cottage cheese manufacturingButter productionMilk processing and pasteurisationBatch preparationFilling and packaging operationsCool room operationsProduct changeoversCleaning and sanitation (CIP & manual)Quality control and in-process testingContinuous improvement initiativesGeneral factory operationsOur factory operates across early morning and afternoon/evening shifts, so flexibility is essential.About YouYou are an experienced dairy manufacturing professional who genuinely enjoys making exceptional products.You understand that premium products don't happen by accident - they come from discipline, attention to detail and pride in every batch.You're happy getting your hands dirty and working alongside the team every day.You care about quality just as much as productivity.Essential ExperienceApplicants must demonstrate:Previous dairy manufacturing experienceProven hands-on experience producing cottage cheeseProven experience manufacturing butterExperience within small or medium-scale dairy manufacturingStrong knowledge of dairy processing principlesExcellent understanding of food safety systemsHACCP and Food Safety qualifications (or equivalent)Excellent written and spoken EnglishAbility to work rotating early morning and afternoon/evening shiftsAbility to work safely in a physical manufacturing environmentStrong attention to detailHighly Desirable ExperienceApplications will be highly regarded from candidates with experience in:Cultured dairy productsCottage cheese process optimisationCream cheese or quark productionFermentation and starter culturesPasteurisersPlate heat exchangersCheese vatsButter churnsFilling and packaging equipmentClean-In-Place (CIP) systemsATP environmental monitoringpH control and culture managementGMPSQF, BRCGS or FSSC *****Internal food safety auditingLean ManufacturingProduction troubleshootingMechanical fault findingTraining and mentoring production staffThe Person We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone who:Is passionate about premium dairy productsTakes enormous pride in producing exceptional qualityUnderstands the importance of food safetyWants to continually improve manufacturing processesWorks well within a close-knit teamLeads by exampleHas a positive attitudeIs reliable and accountableEnjoys working in a fast-paced production environmentWhy Join The Little Big Dairy Co?
At The Little Big Dairy Co, you'll have the prospect to work with premium Australian milk produced on our own family farm and be involved in manufacturing products that are recognised for its quality.We offer:Full-time salaried positionStable long-term employmentModern dairy manufacturing facilityOpportunity to help grow our expanding cottage cheese businessFamily-owned business with genuine valuesSupportive team cultureCareer development opportunitiesDAMA sponsorship opportunities for exceptional international candidates
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📌 Senior Dairy Manufacturing Specialist – Cottage Cheese & Butter (Dubbo)
🏢 The Little Big Dairy
📍 Dubbo