As one of the world's largest dedicated wine companies, our international reach and expertise enable us to deliver outstanding quality to our customers. Berri Estates Winery — part of Vinarchy — is the largest winery in the Southern Hemisphere, crushing around 220,000 tonnes of grapes annually, representing roughly one third of South Australia's total grape crush. A cornerstone of the Riverland region, the site includes a cellar door, winery, and a state‐of‐the‐art bottling and warehousing facility, producing more than 100 million litres of wine each year.
About the Role
We're seeking a Shift Manager to join the Vinarchy ANZ Operations team at the Berri Estates Packaging Facility, supporting the day‐to‐day packaging of our still and sparkling wines. In this role, you will apply strong technical expertise and sound judgment while working closely with planning, quality and lab teams to ensure consistent and compliant packaging. You'll champion safety, regulatory and WHS requirements, foster a collaborative and forward‐thinking culture, and identify opportunities to enhance processes and drive innovation. As a hands‐on leader, you will build team capability and contribute to ongoing operational excellence. This role offers a competitive salary of $115,717.
What You'll Do
* Support the Packaging Manager in delivering safe, efficient and high‐quality production across all shifts, consistently meeting KPIs, standards and specifications.
* Drive operational excellence through Lean initiatives, continuous improvement and strict adherence to SOPs.
* Contribute to operational planning and resource allocation while upholding strong hygiene, safety, housekeeping and compliance standards.
* Support the development and performance of the Packaging Operations team, fostering high performance, efficiency, accountability and a positive culture.
* Enhance communication and collaboration across the department and wider business through productive meetings, one‐to‐ones and visual management.
What You'll Bring
* 5+ years' experience in packaging operations and 5+ years in a leadership role.
* Strong understanding of work health & safety, quality and food safety requirements.
* Practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
* Strong problem‐solving skills with the ability to deliver innovative, practical solutions.
* Excellent planning, organisation and Microsoft Office capabilities.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build relationships and lead teams at all levels.
* Reliable, punctual and composed under pressure, consistently demonstrating professionalism.
Why Join Us?
At Vinarchy, you'll join a team that values passion, empowers people to excel and celebrates success. We offer a competitive rewards package, a world‐class workplace culture, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work‐life balance, including:
* Generous staff wine allowance and access to exclusive offers
* Fast Friday finishes (excluding Vintage)
* Loyalty Leave — earn up to one extra week of annual leave after 5 years
* Access to an extensive online learning library
* Employee Assistance Program and annual flu vaccinations
Ready to redefine your future? Apply today!
At Vinarchy, we are committed to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. All candidates must provide proof of legal work rights and complete relevant pre‐employment screening.
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