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Make your mark on Australia’s most iconic brews.
At Tooheys Brewery, we’re proud to brew some of Australia’s most loved beers — and we’re on the lookout for a Packaging Engineer Leader to help us achieve “world class in every glass”!
This is a permanent full-time position, based in Lidcombe.
Reporting to the Packaging Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our packaging maintenance strategy, leading a talented team of machine specialists and taking the reins on performance, asset care, and innovation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading the execution of our Packaging Maintenance Plan to ensure high performance, safety, and reliability across the department.
* Coaching and developing a team of 5 Machine Specialists
* Using your engineering smarts to champion a continuous improvement culture, leveraging TPM, RCA, FMECA, and other tools to eliminate losses and drive results.
* Providing strategic direction for maintenance excellence and performance uplift, partnering with Area Leaders, Engineers, and OEMs.
* Owning the packaging maintenance budget and long-term capital planning.
* Ensuring top-notch standards for safety, quality, and compliance, including acting as the site Radiation Officer.
What you’ll bring to the table
* Engineering degree preferred, with proven leadership experience in FMCG or high-speed packaging.
* Deep technical and functional understanding of packaging equipment and maintenance practices.
* A knack for strategic thinking and change management – you're not afraid to challenge the status quo.
* Strong coaching and leadership skills — you know how to bring out the best in others.
* Experience driving results through TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and manufacturing excellence frameworks.
* Familiarity with Australian regulatory standards in manufacturing and safety.
Why join us at Tooheys & Lion?
* Iconic Brands: Help shape the future of Tooheys, Hahn, James Squires, and more.
* Real Ownership: Lead with autonomy and make a measurable impact from day one.
* Career Growth: Be part of Lion, where you'll be supported to grow, stretch, and make your next move.
* Great Culture: Work with people who care deeply about what they do, and who love a good laugh (and maybe a cold one at the end of the week).
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