Packaging Lead - Afternoon Shift

About the role

A privately owned beverage manufacturer, which has supplied end-to-end contract and private-label beverage manufacturing for more than 15 years, has expanded its Campbellfield site with a bottling line, a canning line, a brewhouse and a distillery. It is looking for an experienced, technically strong Leading Hand to lead a small team of packaging line workers across one bottling line and one canning line, reporting to the Packaging Line Supervisor. The role is hands-on and based at the Campbellfield site.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and delegate tasks across the packaging team to hit daily production targets
• Operate bottling and canning machinery, including line start-up, changeovers and end-of-run shutdown
• Run CIP (clean-in-place) cycles and maintain hygiene and sanitation standards
• Be the first point of contact for troubleshooting, escalating to maintenance when required
• Monitor production output and adjust workflows to meet changing demands
• Train and mentor new team members on packaging procedures and safety protocols
• Complete daily QA checks, keep accurate production records and report discrepancies
• Implement and uphold OHS standards, housekeeping and company procedures in the packaging area

Required profile

• Experience in a beverage manufacturing or production environment (essential)
• Previous leading hand, team leader or senior operator experience
• Confidence in training and directing others, with clear communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Current Victorian driver's licence and reliable transport (essential)

Required skills

• Hands-on experience running CIP and machine start-up, changeover and end-of-run tasks
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of bottling and/or canning processes
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping and reporting
• Forklift licence (desirable)

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate / salary
• PM shift only, with no nights or rotating rosters
• A technical leadership role where machine knowledge is valued daily
• The chance to help build a newly expanded site and exposure to advanced beverage processing technology