Packaging Engineering Leader

Make your mark on Australia’s most iconic brews.

At Tooheys Brewery, we’re proud to brew some of Australia’s most loved beers — and we’re on the lookout for a Packaging Engineer Leader to help us achieve “world class in every glass”!

This is a permanent full-time position, based in Lidcombe.

Reporting to the Packaging Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our packaging maintenance strategy, leading a talented team of machine specialists and taking the reins on performance, asset care, and innovation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the execution of our Packaging Maintenance Plan to ensure high performance, safety, and reliability across the department.
• Coaching and developing a team of 5 Machine Specialists
• Using your engineering smarts to champion a continuous improvement culture, leveraging TPM, RCA, FMECA, and other tools to eliminate losses and drive results.
• Providing strategic direction for maintenance excellence and performance uplift, partnering with Area Leaders, Engineers, and OEMs.
• Owning the packaging maintenance budget and long-term capital planning.
• Ensuring top-notch standards for safety, quality, and compliance, including acting as the site Radiation Officer.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• Engineering degree preferred, with proven leadership experience in FMCG or high-speed packaging.
• Deep technical and functional understanding of packaging equipment and maintenance practices.
• A knack for strategic thinking and change management – you're not afraid to challenge the status quo.
• Strong coaching and leadership skills — you know how to bring out the best in others.
• Experience driving results through TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and manufacturing excellence frameworks.
• Familiarity with Australian regulatory standards in manufacturing and safety.
  
  
  

Why join us at Tooheys & Lion?

• Iconic Brands: Help shape the future of Tooheys, Hahn, James Squires, and more.
• Real Ownership: Lead with autonomy and make a measurable impact from day one.
• Career Growth: Be part of Lion, where you'll be supported to grow, stretch, and make your next move.
• Great Culture: Work with people who care deeply about what they do, and who love a good laugh (and maybe a cold one at the end of the week).
  
  
  

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging unique perspectives to innovate and grow.

If you need specific support or accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us via [email protected]. This includes supporting transgender and gender diverse applicants as we understand the unique challenges and concerns these individuals might have.

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