Manufacturing Supervisor

Asahi Beverages; Canning; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beverages in Welshpool, WA, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a production team in a fast-paced environment, delivering safety, quality, people and cost targets. This hands-on leadership role guides daily operations on a rotating day/night roster within a 24/5 facility, focusing on coaching, performance management, and continuous improvement.

You will ensure GMP, HACCP and quality standards are met while optimizing labour, cost and schedule adherence, partnering

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in FMCG, food, beverage or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing and safety management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop teams to achieve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to safely execute the production plan while maximising efficiency, quality and schedule adherence.
• Develop a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, training and capability building.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP and quality standards.
• Monitor and manage labour utilisation, overtime and operational costs to achieve targets.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and deliver customer requirements.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that supports high performance and accountability.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

Continuous improvement

GMP knowledge

Job description

Your Impact

An exciting opportunity has become available due to an internal movement, creating a chance for an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to join one of Australia's leading beverage companies.

Based at our Welshpool, WA site, you'll lead a production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, delivering exceptional results across safety, quality, people, cost and service. This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll influence culture, drive performance, and play a key part in ensuring our operations continue to deliver world-class outcomes.

You'll be empowered to make decisions, lead continuous improvement initiatives, develop team capability, and create an environment where people thrive. If you're passionate about people leadership and operational excellence, this is an opportunity to make a real impact while growing your career with Asahi Beverages.

This leadership role operates within a 24/5 manufacturing facility on a rotating day and night shift roster.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead your team to safely execute the production plan while maximising efficiency, quality and schedule adherence.
• Develop a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, training and capability building.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP and quality standards.
• Monitor and manage labour utilisation, overtime and operational costs to achieve business targets.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, efficiency and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and deliver customer requirements.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that supports high performance and accountability.

About You

You are a hands-on leader who enjoys being on the floor, supporting your team and driving results. You thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments and know how to balance people leadership with operational performance.

To Be Successful, You'll Bring

• Proven leadership experience within FMCG, food, beverage, pharmaceutical or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing and safety management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop teams to achieve operational and people outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving capability, with the confidence to make decisions and navigate competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A passion for continuous improvement and creating a culture of operational excellence.

Why Asahi Beverages?

At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks - we craft moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality, and a drive to constantly innovate. Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured, and ambition is rewarded. If you’re ready to toast your future, we’re ready to meet you.