YOUR IMPACT

Make your mark on a brand-new, fully automated Distribution Centre as it moves from construction into operation. Joining well before go-live, you’ll build your team and help shape commissioning, testing, training and operational readiness before leading the site through ramp-up and into business-as-usual. From there, you'll have ownership across safety, service, cost, inventory, people and automation, you’ll establish a positive culture and solid performance foundations and then lead the DC to long-term success

Please note: This role will initially be based at our Southbank, VIC Project Office. The role will Transition to Deer Park permanently in 2026. A sustainable commute to Deer Park, VIC should be considered as part of your application for this role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Build a high-performing, values-led site team and cross-functional partner model that strengthens automation reliability, operational resilience, continuous improvement and long-term network value.

- Own end-to-end ADC performance across safety, service, cost, quality, inventory, productivity, throughput, automation availability and customer outcomes.

- Lead operational readiness through workforce design, commissioning, ramp-up and stabilisation, delivering a controlled transition into business-as-usual operations.

- Implement the operating model and drive recruitment, organisational structure, workforce transition, training and standard of work required for a highly automated environment.

- Drive aligned performance by working closely with Manufacturing Operations, Engineering and Maintenance, IT/OT,



People & Corporate Affairs and Transport Network Operations to ensure sustained resilience of the network and service delivery through to our customers.

- Strengthen operational resilience through effective incident response, degraded-mode operations, recovery planning, continuous improvement and automation lifecycle planning.

ABOUT YOU:

- People and values-focused leadership with a track record of building high-performing teams, fostering a positive culture, strengthening engagement and accountability, and supporting strong retention.

- Proven senior operational experience in large-scale automated warehousing, logistics, manufacturing or comparable environments.

- Strong stakeholder influence and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate complex operational, technical and partner relationships.

- Commercial acumen across P&L;, budgets, productivity, cost structures and benefit realisation.

- Strategic thinking and sound judgement, supported by data analysis, structured problem-solving and continuous improvement.

- Technical knowledge of automated material flow, throughput, availability, failure modes, recovery protocols and integrated warehouse systems.

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 will find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured and ambition is rewarded. If you are ready to toast your future, we are ready to meet you.

📌 Automated Distribution Centre Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Asahi Beverages
📍 Melbourne