Engineering Manager - Abbotsford

Your Impact 

This is an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join our Abbotsford Brewery. Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, you will lead the site engineering standards and processes, including all maintenance and regulatory compliance and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support operational departments to achieve business objectives by managing the following key areas:
  • Utilities Supply to Site,
  • Electrical and Automation Custodianship for Site,
  • Engineering and WIP Inventory Management,
  • Facilities Management including all imbedded contractors, and
  • Capital Portfolio Custodianship 
• Review process, plant and equipment change proposals. This ensures that all changes to processes and equipment are safe, efficient, and compliant with all relevant regulations.
• Accountable for developing the core engineering skills on site in line with the skills acquisition program using training and development plans to coach and mentor employees, as well as conducting performance reviews.
• Lead the Site Engineering Team and ensure effective engagement and development plans are in place and regular feedback provided.
• The role presides over the most utility efficient beverage facility in the Asahi network, and the role must champion further step change improvements to support the business’s sustainability agenda.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience as a packaging or brewing and utilities engineer, preferably in FMCG.
• Prior management/leadership skills
• Proven ability to minimize HSE risk relating to Engineering, Utilities and Facilities Function
• Strong Relationship Management/ Consulting Skills
• Sound leadership and people management experience
• Lean manufacturing experience (e.g. Six Sigma) – desirable
• Extensive and proven Engineering process knowledge

Why Asahi Beverages?

Asahi Beverages is a leading multi-beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Our regional head office is based in Melbourne, with sales, manufacturing and distribution centres located across Australia and New Zealand. We produce and market some of Australia’s most iconic beverage brands, including Schweppes, Pepsi Max, Gatorade, Cool Ridge, Great Northern, Carlton Draught, Vodka Cruiser, Asahi Super Dry and Allpress coffee. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there’s always a lot going on.  There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on!

We’re proud of who we are, and humble in how we work – we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.