Your Impact


As Beverage Manager, you’ll take ownership of the strategic direction and operations of our brewhouse and blending operations at our Laverton site. You’ll lead a high-performing team to deliver consistent product quality, drive efficiency, and support new product launches. With responsibility for raw material inputs, process capability, capital planning and continuous improvement, this is a critical leadership role in our site’s manufacturing success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise brewhouse and blending operations across beer, cider, RTD, spirit and soft drink production.
• Champion Asahi Way best practice in all areas, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee new product development trials and product launches in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Manage raw material strategy, quality compliance and supplier relationships.
• Own cost control, budgeting, yield improvement and manufacturing KPIs.
• Drive safety, environmental compliance and a strong performance culture on site.
• Lead and develop your team, ensuring clear goals, coaching and succession planning are in place.
  
  

About You

• Qualified with IBD Diploma in Brewing 
• 5–7 years’ experience in FMCG manufacturing, ideally with brewing or blending exposure.
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills.
• Skilled in lean/CI methods, operational planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver outcomes in quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Familiar with ISO, HACCP, safety and environmental systems.

Why Asahi?

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.

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