Lead the coordination and execution of operational readiness activities, ensuring the site is safe, efficient and fully prepared for day one and beyond.
Working across site, systems, people and processes, you'll connect program planning with real-world execution - helping the operation successfully transition through commissioning, go-live and stabilisation.
As
Operational Readiness Manager
, you'll play a pivotal role in launching a new, highly automated distribution centre in VIC - bringing new-to-Australia automation to life.
You'll lead the coordination and execution of operational readiness activities, ensuring the site is safe, efficient and fully prepared for day one and beyond.
Working across site, systems, people and processes, you'll connect program planning with real-world execution - helping the operation successfully transition through commissioning, go-live and stabilisation.
This role sits at the centre of a major supply chain transformation, with the opportunity to influence how future sites across QLD and NSW are delivered and scaled.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver end-to-end operational readiness activities aligned to program milestones, ensuring the site is ready across systems, workforce, safety and operations
Coordinate site readiness, including facilities setup, safety infrastructure, systems access and operational preparations for go-live
Support commissioning and launch activities, including testing, dry runs, UAT and readiness sign-offs
Translate integrated operational planning into practical, site-level execution plans
Contribute to labour planning and workforce readiness, including DILO inputs, onboarding and training readiness
Support development of SOPs, operational processes, dashboards and performance rhythms
Identify risks, dependencies and readiness gaps, and elevate through governance frameworks




Act as a key interface between program teams and site operations to ensure alignment and effective decision-making
Monitor early operations and stabilisation, identifying opportunities to optimise flow and performance
Support consistency and scalability of readiness approaches across future distribution sites
About You
You're a delivery-focused operations professional who thrives in complex, quick-moving environments.
You enjoy turning plans into action, bringing together multiple stakeholders and solving problems to keep things on track.
You'll bring:
Experience in operational readiness, site launches, commissioning or large-scale operational change
Exposure to warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or automated environments
Strong planning and coordination capability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and dependencies
Confidence working across cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at different levels
Ability to translate operational design into practical, day-to-day execution
Strong communication skills, with a focus on clarity and collaboration
A proactive mindset, with a focus on identifying and resolving issues early
Understanding of safety, compliance and operational risk in industrial environments
Nice to have:
Experience working in large transformation or automation programs
Exposure to labour planning, workforce modelling or DILO concepts
Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering or a related discipline
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.
Advertised: 13 October **** AEST
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📌 Operational Readiness Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Asahi Beverages Group
📍 Melbourne