As a

Packaging Unit Manager , you'll lead a high-performing production team within one of Australia's leading beverage manufacturers. This role is responsible for delivering safe, efficient and quality-focused manufacturing outcomes while fostering an engaged and empowered team culture.

Working closely with Operations, Quality, Planning, Maintenance and Reliability teams, you'll drive performance across key operational metrics while creating an environment where people can do their best work.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a people-focused leader who enjoys coaching teams, solving operational challenges and delivering continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Your Impact As a

Packaging Unit Manager , you'll lead a high-performing production team within one of Australia's leading beverage manufacturers. This role is responsible for delivering safe, productive and quality-focused manufacturing outcomes while fostering an engaged and empowered team culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a people-focused leader who enjoys coaching teams, solving operational challenges and delivering continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities Lead Production Performance

Deliver the production plan safely, efficiently and to schedule

Monitor line performance, efficiencies and downtime to identify improvement opportunities

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and reduce waste

Ensure appropriate resourcing is in place to meet operational requirements

Champion Quality & Compliance





Maintain high product quality standards across packaging operations

Lead investigations into customer and consumer quality concerns

Support and manage compliance activities including GMP, HACCP and ISO requirements

Work closely with quality and supply stakeholders to ensure continuity of materials and finished product quality

Drive Operational Excellence

Manage labour utilisation and support delivery of operational budgets

Monitor production variances and implement corrective actions where required

Partner with Maintenance and Reliability teams to improve asset performance and line stability

Support initiatives that improve manufacturing efficiency and capability

People Leadership

Lead, coach and develop a team of frontline employees

Build an engaged, accountable and high-performing team culture

Support performance, development and succession planning processes

Lead change initiatives and help teams adapt to new ways of working

Safety & Sustainability

Foster a strong safety-first culture where everyone goes home safely

Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards

Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety, food safety and environmental performance





Encourage proactive identification and management of risks and hazards

About You You're a collaborative and capable people leader who enjoys balancing operational performance with team development. You bring a proactive mindset, strong communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

You'll also bring:

Experience leading teams within a manufacturing, production or supply chain environment

A track record of achieving operational results through engaged and motivated teams

Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability

Experience working with quality and compliance frameworks such as GMP, HACCP or ISO standards

The ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across operations and support functions

Experience using SAP, Microsoft Office and other operational systems

Well-developed communication, coaching and change leadership skills

Qualifications in Engineering, Food Technology, Science, Management or a related discipline will be 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.

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📌 Packaging Unit Manager (Gold Coast)
🏢 Asahi Beverages
📍 Gold Coast