Job Description

Packaging Reliability & Maintenance Manager n

As Packaging Reliability and Maintenance Manager, you’ll lead the people, systems and strategies that keep our packaging operations safe, reliable and performing at their best.

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You’ll develop proactive maintenance plans, improve equipment reliability and deliver capital and new product projects. Working closely with production, engineering and site teams, you’ll build technical capability and embed a practical, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement.

Your Impact n
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As Packaging Reliability and Maintenance Manager, you’ll lead the people, systems and strategies that keep our packaging operations safe, reliable and performing at their best.

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You’ll develop proactive maintenance plans, improve equipment reliability and deliver capital and new product projects. Working closely with production, engineering and site teams, you’ll build technical capability and embed a practical, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities n
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- Lead, coach and develop the Packaging Engineering Specialist team, creating a collaborative and high-performing culture.
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- Develop and implement maintenance strategies, preventative maintenance programmes and shutdown plans that improve plant reliability.
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- Lead root cause analysis, standard work and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce recurring equipment failures and operational waste.
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- Plan and manage capital expenditure, operational expenditure, service agreements and new product development projects.
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- Partner with production, engineering and site teams to align maintenance activity with safety, quality and operational priorities.
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- Maintain effective contractor, change and compliance processes in line with relevant safety, environmental and legislative requirements.
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About You n
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You’re a practical and collaborative maintenance or reliability leader who enjoys improving how equipment, processes and teams perform.

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You combine technical knowledge with an approachable leadership style and can balance long-term strategy with day-to-day operational requirements.

You’ll bring: n

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- Post-trade or relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering
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- Experience in maintenance, reliability, engineering or asset management within manufacturing or a similarly complex operational environment.
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- A track record of improving equipment reliability, maintenance performance and operational outcomes.
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- Experience leading, coaching or developing technical team members.
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- Knowledge of preventative maintenance, risk assessment, structured problem-solving and relevant Australian safety and environmental requirements.
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- Experience managing projects, budgets, contractors or service providers, with knowledge of refrigeration, steam or site utilities well regarded.
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Why Asahi Beverages n
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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 Recent 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 Reliability & Maintenance Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Asahi Beverages
📍 Victoria