Packaging Manager - Berri

Vinarchy group.; Berri; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinarchy Australia Limited is seeking an experienced Packaging Manager to lead packaging operations at the Berri site in South Australia. The role oversees a 24/5 packaging operation with multiple lines for still, sparkling, and cask packaging, driving on-time production within budget and specifications.

You will lead a high-performing team, champion continuous improvement, and foster a lean manufacturing culture while ensuring a safe and productive working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' functional management experience in a large-scale multi-shift packaging production operation.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Intermediate computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and database systems, including CMMS.
• Sound business and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver production activities in accordance with the production plan and budget requirements.
• Drive machine efficiency, labour productivity and operational performance.
• Promote continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• Lead, coach and develop the Packaging Operations team.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Analyse and report operational and budget performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Decision making

Education

Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Food Technology or Business Management

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Database systems

Job description

Enrich Your Everyday

About Vinarchy

Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is a global wine company managing the wine supply chain from grape to glass.

Vinarchy produces wine across multiple international regions and is home to iconic wine brands including Jacob's Creek, Hardys, Campo Viejo, Grant Burge, St Hugo, St Hallett and Petaluma.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Packaging Manager to lead packaging operations at our Berri site.

Reporting to the Packaging Manager AU, this is a Full-time, Permanent role and is responsible for overseeing production activities to ensure production is delivered on time, within specification and within budget across a 24/5 packaging operation. The operation includes multiple production lines covering still wine, sparkling wine and cask packaging.

The Packaging Manager will lead a high-performing team, drive continuous improvement initiatives, promote a lean manufacturing culture and create a safe, productive and progressive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

• Deliver production activities in accordance with the production plan and budget requirements.
• Drive machine efficiency, labour productivity and operational performance.
• Promote continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• Ensure departmental standard operating procedures remain current and are followed.
• Promote a quality-first culture across packaging operations.

Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop the Packaging Operations team.
• Manage performance, safety, attendance, work standards and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure employees are appropriately trained and competent to perform their roles.
• Build a culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support return-to-work programs and workforce planning initiatives.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a safe workplace and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support compliance with quality standards through the application of standard operating procedures.
• Ensure internal auditing requirements are completed.
• Support certification and risk management systems, including HACCP, BRC, ISO9000 and ISO14000.

Budget & Reporting

• Support the management of packaging budgets.
• Manage team leave planning and workforce rostering.
• Contribute to capital planning activities.
• Analyse and report operational and budget performance.
• Approve payroll transactions within Kronos and ensure accurate operational reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years' functional management experience in a large-scale multi-shift packaging production operation.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Intermediate computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and database systems, including CMMS.
• Sound business and financial acumen.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Food Technology or Business Management.
• Previous experience within the wine industry will be highly regarded.

Additional Requirements

• Current driver's licence.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours when required.
• Availability for occasional business travel.
• Willingness to undertake additional training required for the role.

Employer: Vinarchy Australia Limited

Position Title: Packaging Manager - Berri

Location: Berri, South Australia

Our Company Values

• Ownership
• Focus
• Innovate
• Results
• Leadership