Job Description
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About Vinarchy n
Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is a global wine company managing the wine supply chain from grape to glass.
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Vinarchy produces wine across multiple international regions and is home to iconic wine brands including Jacob's Creek, Hardys, Campo Viejo, Grant Burge, St Hugo, St Hallett and Petaluma.
The Opportunity n
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Packaging Manager to lead packaging operations at our Berri site.
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Reporting to the Packaging Manager AU, this is a Full-time, Permanent role and is responsible for overseeing production activities to ensure production is delivered on time, within specification and within budget across a 24/5 packaging operation. The operation includes multiple production lines covering still wine, sparkling wine and cask packaging.
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The Packaging Manager will lead a high-performing team, drive continuous improvement initiatives, promote a lean manufacturing culture and create a protected, productive and progressive working environment.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Production n
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- Deliver production activities in accordance with the production plan and budget requirements.
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- Drive machine efficiency, labour productivity and operational performance.
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- Promote continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
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- Ensure departmental standard operating procedures remain current and are followed.
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- Promote a quality-first culture across packaging operations.
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Leadership nn
- Lead, coach and develop the Packaging Operations team.
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- Manage performance, safety, attendance, work standards and operational efficiencies.
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- Ensure employees are appropriately trained and competent to perform their roles.
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- Build a culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
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- Support return-to-work programs and workforce planning initiatives.
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Safety, Quality & Compliance nn
- Promote and maintain a safe workplace and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
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- Support compliance with quality standards through the application of standard operating procedures.
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- Ensure internal auditing requirements are completed.
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- Support certification and risk management systems, including HACCP, BRC, ISO9000 and ISO14000.
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Budget & Reporting nn
- Support the management of packaging budgets.
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- Manage team leave planning and workforce rostering.
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- Contribute to capital planning activities.
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- Analyse and report operational and budget performance.
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- Approve payroll transactions within Kronos and ensure accurate operational reporting.
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Qualifications and Experience Essential nn
- Minimum 5 years' functional management experience in a large-scale multi-shift packaging production operation
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- Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
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- Intermediate computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and database systems, including CMMS.
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- Sound business and financial acumen.
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Desirable nn
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Food Technology or Business Management.
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- Previous experience within the wine industry will be highly regarded.
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Additional Requirements nn
- Current driver's licence.
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- Flexibility to work outside normal business hours when required.
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- Availability for occasional business travel.
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- Willingness to undertake additional training required for the role.
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Employer: Vinarchy Australia Limited
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Position Title: Packaging Manager - Berri
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Location: Berri, South Australia
Our Company Values n
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- Ownership
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- Focus
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- Innovate
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- Results
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- Leadership
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