Packaging Unit Manager

Asahi Beverages; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beverages on the Gold Coast seeks a Packaging Unit Manager to lead a production team, delivering safe, efficient and quality-focused manufacturing outcomes while building an engaged, high-performing culture.

You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Planning and Maintenance to improve performance, reduce waste and deliver continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Leadership and change management are key.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing or production environments.
• Proven track record of achieving operational results through engaged teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Experience with GMP/HACCP/ISO standards.
• Ability to build stakeholder relationships and coach teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, on-time production performance and line efficiency.
• Maintain product quality and resolve quality concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost control.
• Develop frontline teams and succession planning.
• Promote safety, sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching

Change leadership

Operational excellence

Problem-solving

Quality & compliance knowledge

Stakeholder relationships

Communication skills

Education

Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Packaging Unit 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.

Your Impact

As a Packaging Unit 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.

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

People Leadership

• 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

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.