Technical Packaging Lead – PM Shift, Beverage Line

Aspect Personnel; City of Hume; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate / salary

PM shift only

Technical leadership role

Help build a newly expanded site

Exposure to advanced bottling, canning

Leadership development in a growing AU

Job summary

Aspect Personnel in Campbellfield, Victoria, seeks a hands-on Leading Hand to supervise a small packaging team across bottling and canning lines. You will report to the Packaging Line Supervisor and ensure targets, quality and safety are met.

This role focuses on CIP, start-ups, changeovers and troubleshooting, with opportunities to lead, mentor new staff and contribute to building a newly expanded site.

Qualifications

• Experience in beverage manufacturing or production environment.
• Hands-on CIP and line start-up/changeover experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of bottling/canning processes.
• Previous Leading Hand or senior operator experience.
• Clear communication and ability to train others.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Current Victorian driver's licence and reliable transport.
• Forklift licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and delegate tasks across the packaging team to hit daily production targets.
• Operate bottling and canning machinery, including start-up, changeovers and end-of-run shutdown.
• Run CIP cycles and maintain hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Be the first point of contact for troubleshooting, escalating to maintenance when required.
• Monitor production output and adjust workflows to meet changing demands.
• Train and mentor new team members on packaging procedures and safety protocols.
• Complete daily QA checks and keep accurate production records, reporting discrepancies.
• Implement and uphold OHS standards, housekeeping and company procedures in the packaging area.

Skills

Beverage manufacturing

CIP & start-up

Mechanical aptitude

Leading hand

Communication skills

Quality focus

Working under pressure

Basic computer skills

Driver's licence (Victoria)

Forklift licence

Tools

CIP systems

Packaging machinery

Job description

Aspect Personnel in Campbellfield, Victoria, seeks a hands-on Leading Hand to supervise a small packaging team across bottling and canning lines. You will report to the Packaging Line Supervisor and ensure targets, quality and safety are met.

This role focuses on CIP, start-ups, changeovers and troubleshooting, with opportunities to lead, mentor new staff and contribute to building a newly expanded site.