Packaging Team Leader

Asahi Beverages; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beverages' Cascade Brewery in Hobart, TAS is seeking a hands-on Packaging Team Leader to run the day-to-day packaging operation. You will lead people, coordinate resources, and ensure safety, quality and on-time production.

You’ll drive performance and continuous improvement across the packing line, maintain GMP and HACCP standards, and partner with maintenance, planning and other teams to resolve issues and optimise changeovers.

Qualifications

• People leadership experience in a manufacturing/FMCG environment.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in driving performance and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP requirements is beneficial.
• Proficiency with Excel and other computer systems.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the packaging team safely and efficiently.
• Translate production requirements into clear priorities for the team and allocate resources.
• Monitor performance and address production issues to support reliability and output.
• Uphold safety, quality, hygiene and GMP/HACCP standards across the operation.
• Provide clear direction, coaching and development to team members.
• Support a high-performing team and address workplace matters constructively.
• Collaborate with maintenance to coordinate planned and breakdown activities.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and optimise processes.
• Ensure effective communication during changes impacting production or other teams.
• Support packaging changeovers, cleaning and routine operations.

Skills

People leadership

Production planning

Problem solving

Performance management

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Education

Technical or engineering qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Your Impact

We’re looking for a people-focused Packaging Team Leader to lead our packaging operations at our Cascade Brewery in Hobart, TAS.

In this hands‑on leadership role, you’ll lead the day‑to‑day operation of the packaging team, coordinate people and resources, and ensure production runs safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. You’ll play an important role in delivering production requirements while driving performance, reliability and continuous improvement across the operation.

You’ll maintain a visible presence across the floor, support your team to perform at their best and collaborate closely with stakeholders across brewing, planning, maintenance and other support functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and efficient day‑to‑day operation of the packaging team
• Translate production requirements into clear priorities for the team and coordinate people and resources accordingly
• Monitor performance and proactively address production issues to support reliability, productivity and output
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, hygiene and compliance, including GMP and HACCP requirements
• Provide clear direction, coaching and development to team members
• Support a high‑performing and engaged team, promoting accountability and addressing workplace matters constructively
• Work closely with maintenance teams to coordinate planned and breakdown maintenance activities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve performance, minimise waste and strengthen operational processes
• Ensure effective communication across the operation when changes may impact production or other teams
• Support effective equipment changeovers, cleaning and day‑to‑day operational routines

About You

You’re a people‑focused leader who can provide clear direction, build strong relationships and navigate the challenges of a busy production environment.

You’ll Bring

• People leadership experience, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, food and beverage or a similar operational environment
• An understanding of production equipment and processes, with packaging experience advantageous
• Strong planning, organisation and problem‑solving skills
• Confidence managing performance, promoting accountability and addressing challenges proactively
• Resilience and adaptability when navigating change and competing priorities
• Confidence using Excel and other computer systems
• A relevant technical or engineering qualification would be beneficial but not essential

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