Systems & Technology Lead

Asahi Beverages; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beverages is seeking a senior technology leader to own the integrated technology ecosystem for a new highly automated Distribution Centre in Melbourne. You will connect enterprise warehouse and transport platforms with automation, data and reporting, partnering with Operations, Digital, IT and engineering to validate systems and support go-live.

The role includes overseeing commissioning through ramp-up and business-as-usual operations, driving reliability and performance in a

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in business-critical systems within highly automated, safety-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse and transport platforms, WCS, SCADA and PLC-based controls.
• Experience applying structured analysis, process mapping and defect triage to improve performance.
• Sound commercial judgement in technology services, licenses, and lifecycle investment.
• Ability to communicate complex technology and priorities across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated ecosystem across ECC, EWM, TM, Retriever, WCS, SCADA, PLC-based controls, NOXX, monitoring and reporting, setting ownership and performance standards.
• Establish service levels, support tiers and recovery arrangements for incident response and business continuity.
• Govern solution design, access, configuration, testing, releases, integrations, and data controls to keep changes safe and supportable.
• Shape lifecycle investment, upgrades and improvements to strengthen reliability and decision-making.
• Support internal teams, vendors and automation partners through commissioning, readiness, go-live and ramp-up.

Skills

Leadership experience

Warehouse/transport platforms

Automation monitoring

Enterprise integrations

Structured analysis

Tools

WCS

SCADA

PLC-based controls

Job description

YOUR IMPACT:

Join our brand-new, highly automated Distribution Centre and own the technology ecosystem that keeps a highly automated environment safe, secure and moving. Connect enterprise warehouse and transport platforms with automation, operational technology, data and reporting to protect product flow, throughput and service. Partner with Operations, Digital, IT, Engineering and technology providers to test and validate systems, integrations and business processes, resolve defects and gaps, and support readiness and sign-off for go-live. From design and commissioning through ramp-up and business-as-usual, build a reliable and sustainable technology environment.

Please note: This role will initially be based at our Southbank, VIC Project Office. The role will Transition to Deer Park permanently in 2027. A sustainable commute to Deer Park, VIC should be considered as part of your application for this role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the integrated ecosystem across ECC, EWM, TM, Retriever, WCS, SCADA, PLC-based controls, NOXX, monitoring and reporting, setting clear ownership and performance standards.
• Establish service levels, support tiers and recovery arrangements that enable effective incident response, root-cause elimination and business continuity.
• Govern solution design, access, configuration, testing, releases, integrations and data controls so technology changes remain safe, secure and supportable.
• Shape lifecycle investment, upgrades and improvement priorities to strengthen system reliability, throughput, visibility and operational decision‑making.
• Support internal teams, vendors and automation partners through commissioning, readiness, go-live and ramp‑up, establishing a sustainable business‑as‑usual support model.

ABOUT YOU:

• Bring leadership experience across business-critical systems and technology in complex, highly automated, safety-critical operational environments.
• Combine strong knowledge of warehouse and transport platforms, WCS, SCADA, PLC-based controls, automation monitoring and enterprise integrations.
• Apply structured analysis, process mapping and defect triage to solve system issues and improve operational performance.
• Demonstrate sound commercial judgement across technology services, vendors, licenses, support agreements and lifecycle investment.
• Communicate complex technology and operational priorities clearly, building alignment across Operations, Digital, IT, Engineering and external partners.

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 will find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured and ambition is rewarded. If you are ready to toast your future, we are ready to meet you.