Packaging Reliability & Maintenance Manager

Asahi Beverages; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beverages at the Yatala site seeks a Packaging Reliability & Maintenance Manager to lead the reliability function, drive uptime improvements and build a high performing maintenance team.

You will develop preventative maintenance programs, shape the asset strategy, manage budgets and collaborate with Packaging, Manufacturing and Engineering to translate operational priorities into practical, safe and measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering qualification or mechanical/electrical trade background.
• Experience in FMCG/food/beverage manufacturing.
• Proven leadership of maintenance, reliability, or engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, asset management, and reliability.
• Experience with budgets and continuous improvement projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and environmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the reliability team.
• Improve plant uptime and maintenance schedule adherence.
• Develop and deliver the site’s reliability strategy and improvement plan.
• Strengthen preventative maintenance processes and practices.
• Review equipment changes, capital plans and asset priorities.
• Lead cross-functional solutions to technical and operational challenges.
• Manage budgets and support site engineering projects.
• Promote strong safety, environmental and continuous improvement practices.

Skills

People leadership

Maintenance management

Asset management

Budget management

Project management

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Packaging Reliability & Maintenance Manager

Lead the reliability function at our Yatala site, helping improve plant uptime, maintenance performance and production reliability; while developing a high performing team.

As Packaging Reliability & Maintenance Manager, you’ll lead the reliability function at our Yatala site, helping improve plant uptime, maintenance performance and production reliability.

You’ll develop and deliver an effective preventative maintenance program while building the processes, capability and ways of working required for a high-performing reliability function. Working closely with Packaging, Manufacturing and Engineering teams, you’ll help shape the site’s long-term asset strategy and translate operational priorities into practical improvement plans.

A key part of your role will be leading and coaching the reliability team. You’ll create clarity, support development and build an engaged culture focused on safety, performance and continuous improvement. You’ll also develop a three-year reliability vision and strategic plan aligned with the site’s quality, delivery, cost, safety and people goals

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the reliability team.
• Improve plant uptime and maintenance schedule adherence.
• Develop and deliver the site’s reliability strategy and improvement plan.
• Strengthen preventative maintenance processes and practices.
• Review equipment changes, capital plans and asset priorities.
• Lead cross-functional solutions to technical and operational challenges.
• Manage budgets and support site engineering projects.
• Promote strong safety, environmental and continuous improvement practices.

About You

You’re a practical people leader with strong maintenance or reliability experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You’ll bring:

• A relevant engineering qualification or a mechanical, electrical or related trade background.
• Solid FMCG, food, beverage or high-volume manufacturing experience.
• Proven experience leading and developing maintenance, reliability or engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, plant reliability and asset management.
• Experience with projects, budgets and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.
• A clear commitment to safety, quality and environmental performance.

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.