Your Impact
We’re seeking a proactive and hands-on Packaging Team Leader to lead and support a team of packaging operators in a fast-paced production environment. Based at our Yatala site, this role ensures packaging lines run efficiently and safely, while meeting daily targets across quality, cost, and delivery. You’ll be responsible for coordinating people, materials, and processes to ensure performance is optimised across your shift.
Please note: This role involves working 12-hour rotating shifts across days and nights.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a team to deliver production plans and meet safety, quality, and output targets
Monitor packaging line performance and troubleshoot issues to reduce downtime
Manage shift resourcing, team development, and labour cost control
Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and site safety standards
Complete shift reports, inspections, and quality documentation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support site-wide performance goals
About You
You’re a natural leader with robust technical understanding of packaging or high-speed manufacturing, and you thrive in a fast-paced setting. You lead with a can-do attitude, focus on people, and maintain high attention to detail.
You will have:
Experience in FMCG, packaging, or high-speed manufacturing
Robust leadership capability and team management experience
Solid understanding of GMP, HACCP, and safety practices
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, and meet daily targets
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience 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.
We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.