Manufacturing Supervisor

Asahi Beverages; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beverages is seeking a hands-on Production Team Leader based at our Huntingwood, NSW site. You will own people, processes and materials to meet quality, cost, delivery, safety and motivation targets across shifts in a 24/7 facility.

This leadership role requires proactive troubleshooting and embedding Asahi’s high standards on every shift. You will manage and develop a focused team, optimise throughput, and ensure product quality while adhering to GMP/HACCP.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading teams in compliant manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP and LEAN principles.
• Proven ability to coach and develop people and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Execute the production plan on each shift to optimise throughput and product quality.
• Lead and develop the team, manage performance and the yearly people cycle.
• Own product/process quality, maintain GMP and HACCP standards at all times.
• Control labour and costs, manage overtime and drive cost-efficient operations.
• Champion continuous improvement and drive productivity and safety initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

GMP/HACCP

Leadership

People management

Job description

Based at our Huntingwood, NSW site, you’ll lead a production team to consistently deliver world-class manufacturing outcomes. You’ll take ownership of people, processes, and materials, ensuring quality, cost, delivery, safety, and motivation targets are met. You’ll be hands-on in driving improvements, troubleshooting issues, and embedding Asahi’s high standards across every shift.

This is a leadership role within a 3 day, 12-hour shift in a 24/7 manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the production plan each shift, optimising throughput, schedule adherence, and product quality.
• Lead and develop your team, managing performance, training, and the yearly people cycle to build capability.
• Own product and process quality in your area, maintaining GMP and HACCP standards at all times.
• Control labour and operational costs, manage overtime, and drive cost-efficient operations.
• Champion continuous improvement, implementing change initiatives to enhance productivity, safety, and operational excellence.

About You:

• Proven experience leading engaged teams in compliance-driven manufacturing operations, ideally within Food, Pharmaceutical, Beverages or FMCG
• In-depth knowledge of GMP, HACCP, LEAN and safety-focused manufacturing principles and frameworks.
• Strong people management skills, you are a hands-on problem solver, can make decisions and adjust your communication style to suit relevant stakeholders and ensure comprehension

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.