Packaging Reliability & Maintenance Manager

Job no: 504079
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: QLD - other
Categories: Manufacturing/Operations

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Your Impact

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.
 
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

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

About You

You’re a practical and collaborative maintenance or reliability leader who enjoys improving how equipment, processes and teams perform. 
 
You combine technical knowledge with an approachable leadership style and can balance long-term strategy with day-to-day operational requirements.

You’ll bring:
  • Post-trade or relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering
  • Experience in maintenance, reliability, engineering or asset management within manufacturing or a similarly complex operational environment.
  • A track record of improving equipment reliability, maintenance performance and operational outcomes.
  • Experience leading, coaching or developing technical team members.
  • Knowledge of preventative maintenance, risk assessment, structured problem-solving and relevant Australian safety and environmental requirements.
  • Experience managing projects, budgets, contractors or service providers, with knowledge of refrigeration, steam or site utilities well 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.

Position Description

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Application close: AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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