Manufacturing Operator

Suntory Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Group at the Swanbank site in Queensland is seeking hands-on production operators to run world-class equipment, craft quality beverages, and push boundaries in modern manufacturing.

You’ll operate high-speed, automated production lines, perform autonomous maintenance, and help hit targets while ensuring GMP/HACCP standards and a relentless focus on quality. This role uses a 24/7 roster with varied shifts to keep the line flowing and improvements coming.

Job description

About Your Role

Where Craft Meets Innovation

• You’ll be right in the mix—operating world-class equipment, crafting quality beverages, and helping us push boundaries in modern manufacturing.
• Operate high-speed, automated production and packaging lines with confidence and care.
• Help deliver production targets while keeping quality front and centre.
• Complete flavour and pack changeovers with precision and attention to detail.
• Spot issues, troubleshoot quickly, and help keep things running smoothly.
• This role operates across a 24/7 roster, so flexibility to work across shifts will be important.

Craft Quality in Every Drop

• Test, inspect, and monitor production to ensure top-tier quality.
• Champion our “All for Quality” mindset—because every can, bottle, and pack matters.
• Ensure everything meets GMP, HACCP, and safety standards.

Keep the Line Flowing

• Care for our state-of-the-art Swanbank equipment like it’s your own.
• Carry out Autonomous Maintenance activities, including cleaning and inspection.
• Help keep our new facility performing at its best, every day.

Think Better. Do Better. Every Day.

• Bring ideas, challenge the norm, and help us keep improving.
• Use problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys and Fishbone to get to the root of issues.
• Be part of Suntory’s Monozukuri Way—our global approach to operational excellence.
• Turn “good” into “great” by helping drive smarter, faster, better ways of working.

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Have experience in manufacturing or a fast-paced production environment (FMCG experience is a bonus!)
• Enjoy working with machinery, technology, and hands‑on problem solving
• Bring energy, curiosity, and a “let’s improve this” mindset
• Care about quality, safety, and doing things the right way
• Enjoy being part of a team that supports, challenges, and celebrates wins together.

If you’re not an expert in every area, that’s okay. What matters most is how you align with our values and the unique skills and experience you can bring to the team.

Why join the Suntory team at Swanbank?

• Work in a brand‑new facility with leading‑edge technology
• Grow your career—we love to promote from within and offer incredible learning and development opportunities around the world
• Quarterly product allowance and employee discounts
• A Suntory Day – enjoy your birthday by taking a day off on us!
• Work in a safety‑first environment where quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement matter every day
• Join a site that operates 24/7, offering varied shift opportunities in a dynamic manufacturing environment

Ready to make your mark?

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, power up the lines, and help create beverages people love, this could be your next great move.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavour to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.