Packaging Line Manager

Asahi Beverages Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beverages seeks a Packaging Line Business Manager to lead a high-performing production team across packaging operations in Australia. You will focus on delivering safe, efficient manufacturing outcomes while fostering an engaged and empowered team culture.

You’ll collaborate with Operations, Quality, Planning, Maintenance and Reliability to drive performance and continuous improvement. This role emphasizes coaching teams, solving operational challenges, and delivering manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams within manufacturing/production or supply chain.
• Track record of achieving operational results through engaged and motivated teams.
• Experience with GMP, HACCP or ISO standards.
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across operations and support functions.
• Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead production performance safely, efficiently and on schedule.
• Monitor line performance, efficiencies and downtime to identify improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure adequate resourcing to meet operations requirements.
• Maintain high product quality standards across packaging operations.
• Lead investigations into quality concerns and support compliance activities.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Reliability teams to improve asset performance.
• Coach and develop frontline teams and foster a high-performing culture.
• Lead change initiatives and adapt teams to new ways of working.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Change leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Packaging Line Business Manager, you'll lead a high-performing production team within one of Australia's leading beverage manufacturers. This role is responsible for delivering safe, efficient and quality-focused manufacturing outcomes while fostering an engaged and empowered team culture.

As a Packaging Line Business Manager, you'll lead a high-performing production team within one of Australia's leading beverage manufacturers. This role is responsible for delivering safe, efficient and quality-focused manufacturing outcomes while fostering an engaged and empowered team culture.

Working closely with Operations, Quality, Planning, Maintenance and Reliability teams, you'll drive performance across key operational metrics while creating an environment where people can do their best work.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a people-focused leader who enjoys coaching teams, solving operational challenges and delivering continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Production Performance

• Deliver the production plan safely, efficiently and to schedule
• Monitor line performance, efficiencies and downtime to identify improvement opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and reduce waste
• Ensure appropriate resourcing is in place to meet operational requirements

Champion Quality & Compliance

• Maintain high product quality standards across packaging operations
• Lead investigations into customer and consumer quality concerns
• Support and manage compliance activities including GMP, HACCP and ISO requirements
• Work closely with quality and supply stakeholders to ensure continuity of materials and finished product quality

Drive Operational Excellence

• Manage labour utilisation and support delivery of operational budgets
• Monitor production variances and implement corrective actions where required
• Partner with Maintenance and Reliability teams to improve asset performance and line stability
• Support initiatives that improve manufacturing efficiency and capability
• Lead, coach and develop a team of frontline employees
• Build an engaged, accountable and high-performing team culture
• Support performance, development and succession planning processes
• Lead change initiatives and help teams adapt to new ways of working

Safety & Sustainability

• Foster a strong safety-first culture where everyone goes home safely
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards
• Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety, food safety and environmental performance
• Encourage proactive identification and management of risks and hazards

About You

You're a collaborative and capable people leader who enjoys balancing operational performance with team development. You bring a proactive mindset, strong communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

You'll also bring:

• Experience leading teams within a manufacturing, production or supply chain environment
• A track record of achieving operational results through engaged and motivated teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Experience working with quality and compliance frameworks such as GMP, HACCP or ISO standards
• The ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across operations and support functions
• Experience using SAP, Microsoft Office and other operational systems
• Well-developed communication, coaching and change leadership skills
• Qualifications in Engineering, Food Technology, Science, Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded

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.