Manufacturing Coordinator

Asahi Beverages; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Welshpool seeks a Manufacturing Coordinator to lead daily operations across packaging lines. This role involves driving safety, quality, performance improvements, and coaching a high-performing team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has a solid manufacturing background and a strategic approach to problem-solving, alongside a commitment to compliance and quality standards. Join us to craft moments of connection and innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing in a compliance-driven environment.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring teams.
• Confidence in managing compliance across safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production plans while maintaining quality and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement across line performance.
• Optimize plant productivity through effective staffing and planning.
• Lead and develop your team to achieve performance goals.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Problem-solving ability

Proficiency in MS Office

Cost control

Performance optimisation

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Your Impact: As a Manufacturing Coordinator at our Welshpool, WA site, you’ll lead daily operations across our packaging lines to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality products. You’ll drive improvements across safety, quality, cost, and performance, while supporting your team through coaching, development, and structured problem-solving. This is a key frontline leadership role where your impact will be seen in both people and plant performance.

This is a Monday - Friday Day shift role.

Responsibilities

• Execute the daily production plan while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance to internal and external standards
• Identify and implement corrective actions, driving continuous improvement across line performance and product quality
• Monitor and control labour, material usage, and overhead costs to ensure financial targets are met
• Optimise plant productivity through effective staffing, planning, and asset reliability activities
• Lead, coach, and develop your team, embedding performance goals, development plans, and succession strategies
• Champion a strong safety culture and environmental responsibility, promoting best practice and ensuring compliance

About You

You’re a people-first leader with a strong background in manufacturing or production in a compliance-driven, fast-paced environment such as FMCG, Food, Beverage or Pharmaceutical, and you know how to balance hands-on operational needs with a drive for continuous improvement.

You’ll also bring:

• A collaborative leadership style with experience coaching, mentoring, and building high-performing teams
• A strategic mindset and strong problem-solving ability in fast-paced environments
• Proven success in cost control, performance optimisation, and change implementation
• Confidence in managing compliance across safety, food quality, and regulatory frameworks
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP, with well-developed planning and communication skills

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.

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