Manufacturing supervisor
Lead day shift production operations, driving safety, quality, and team performance in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
- Job No: 503609
- Location: Melbourne
- Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Your Impact
Join us as a Manufacturing Supervisor at Tullamarine, where you’ll lead day shift operations across three production lines in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
Working closely with your team, you’ll drive safety, quality, and performance outcomes while building capability and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of operations, further develop their leadership capability, and gain exposure across operations, maintenance, and NPD.
Please note: This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract, working 12-hour day shifts on a 24/6 (Monday to Saturday) roster. Some flexibility to support alternative shift patterns (including night shift) may be required based on business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the production plan across multiple lines
- Drive safety and quality KPIs, ensuring compliance with HACCP & GMP
- Actively reduce customer complaints and outcall events
- Provide hands-on leadership and troubleshoot issues on the floor
- Coach and develop Operators and Team Leaders across multiple machines
- Collaborate with key stakeholders including Planning, Maintenance, and NPD
- Monitor performance metrics, labour costs, and production variances
- Champion continuous improvement and a strong safety culture
About You
You bring experience from a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are confident leading teams to deliver consistent operational results. You’re organised and proactive, with the ability to plan effectively while remaining hands-on and visible with your team.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate teams in an operational setting
- A structured and organised approach, with a hands-on leadership style
- Strong understanding of safety, quality, and performance KPIs
- Experience supporting team development through coaching and training
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
- Mechanical aptitude, with blow moulder experience highly regarded or a willingness to learn
- Experience with SAP or similar systems (desirable)
Benefits on Offer
- 24/6 roster (Monday to Saturday), with potential overtime available on Sundays
- On-site physio support
- Generous beverage perks – 2 free cases per month + product discounts
- Work with a leading FMCG organisation and iconic brands
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.
- Advertised: 20 March 2026 AEST
- Applications close: 18 April 2026 AEST