Your Impact 

As Technical Brewer, you will be the go-to person within our Yatala Brewery for one of the brewing process areas, and will provide technical expertise to the Brewing team. This includes ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications, and optimisation of processes and improving plant performance. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Apply knowledge of brewing science to determine necessary process adjustments, recipes, standards and procedures to ensure technical and quality specifications are being met
• Development of SOPs, coaching and training of team members on work processes
• Implementation, management and monitoring of the effects of process changes
• Troubleshooting of brewing equipment, processes and automation to support  problem solving on site
• Engage with the team leaders, operators and maintenance team in a proactive manner to ensure clear communication and feedback
• Lead process improvement initiatives and operationalisation of capex projects
• Lead safety audits and risk assessments, as well as work with the brewing team and site stakeholders to maintain a safe working environment
• Ensure adherence to HACCP and quality standards 

About You

• Degree qualification in Science, Engineering or a related discipline
• IBD qualifications
• Prior production operations experience within a large volume brewery
• Strong knowledge of brewing processes, equipment and automation
• Proven track record of problem solving in a complex manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication and ability to influence change across a wide variety of stakeholders

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.