AddressYour Impact
As Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day operations of brewing and blending areas, working with the Technical Brewer and NPD Lead to ensure that we delivery quality products on time. You will be leading 4 Shift Managers reporting into you, supporting them through challenges, towards achieve targets, and empowering their development.
Laverton produces a wide range of alcoholic beverages for consumers to enjoy and we pride ourselves on producing quality products.
Key Responsibilities
- Support all continuous improvement initiatives, involvement in 5S activities for the Brewery. Identify potential cost savings and optimisations of the brewing process
- Monitoring system processes across the Brewery and ensuring compliance to recipe and quality expectations.
- Monitor stock levels of all raw materials, and receival of brewing inwards goods and report any shortages.
- Provide people with regular feedback, coaching, support and guidance and facilitate discussions to identify career development goals
- Commit to participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace, by complying with instructions given for your own safety and that of others
About You
As a confident and engaging leader, you will utilise your skills set to manage expectations of stakeholders at all levels, you must be comfortable having tough conversations, and inspire growth and productivity within your team.
In addition, you will possess:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (IBD Certification would be highly regarded)
- Experience in Production Management, within an FMCG environment
- Critical thinking and problem solving abilities
- Flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing situations
- Strong leadership skills, and ability to coach others
- Organised, and able to juggle competing priorities
Why Us?
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.
