packaging supervisor

About Australian Vintage:

At Australian Vintage (AV), our purpose is to make the world a smaller place through sharing good times.

Australian Vintage is an ASX listed company and owner of the multi-award winning McGuigan, Tempus Two, Nepenthe and Barossa Valley Wine Company brands.

Leveraging our world-class assets and innovative know-how, in 2022 we expanded into spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails to diversify our portfolio and deliver products that consumers are demanding - from a world-first gin to a playful sustainable spirit and high-quality cocktail convenience.

We are proud to be committed to an ESG strategy that encompasses environmental impact and climate action, alongside social impact initiatives to support communities and good corporate governance. We have set an ambitious climate target – informed by current climate science – to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040 across the entire value chain. Our Buronga Hill winery and Merbein packaging facility are 100% powered by wind and solar.

Australian Vintage is proudly recognised by Mental Health First Aid Australia as an accredited Mental Health Skilled Workplace.

About the role:

We are currently seeking highly a motivated Packaging Supervisor to join our Merbein Packaging Team on a full- time permanent basis. Reporting to the Packaging Coordinator, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that all standard line productivity and bottling quality standards are achieved.

Key responsibilities will also include:

• Monitor and supervise line personnel
• Provide support with personnel training requirements
• Management of line machinery in order to meet production targets
• Review production processes, advise and implement improved manufacturing processes
• Initiate production or supplier non-conformances and complete/collate relevant paperwork
• Resolve line and production issues as they arise and collaborate with other team members
• Supervise the startup and shutdown and sterilization of production line equipment daily
• Prepare packaging lines with operator assistance for a production run using mechanical & computer systems required on each shift including De-palletising area / Rinser, Filler, Corker, Filtration and Sterilisation, Labelling, Packer and Palletiser areas.
• Building strong relationships and work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the Merbein packaging site.

About You:

The successful candidate will bring their previous production experience, mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail. You will enjoy working in a positive culture and bring your strong work ethic to the team.  Your exposure to quality, work health and safety and hygiene practices will support you to drive the success of the Production Team.

You will have a strong focus on Health & Safety standards and be committed to ensuring continuous improvement and adherence in this area. With strong, demonstrated capabilities in troubleshooting, problem-solving and decision making, this opportunity will see you take your career to the next level as a leader.

Given the nature of the operation, overtime and rotating D-N-A shift work will be required.  Physical capabilities to perform the inherent duties of the role are; frequently standing and walking; frequently using fine motor hand skills; stretching, twisting and reaching with hands and arms.   The employee is occasionally required to sit; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or occasionally crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 kg, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 kg, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 kg.   The candidate must have the ability to interpret verbal and written instruction.

We are looking for:

The successful candidate will have:

• A Quality and Safety Conscientious mindset with an aptitude for continual improvements
• Relationship Focused:  Will excel in building relationships and support strong communication within the Production team.
• Excellent Communication Skills: This role requires a high degree of stakeholder management and presenting both internally and externally.The successful applicant is comfortable working closely with multiple stakeholders but is also confident addressing groups.
• Agile:As our business continues to grow, we are looking for individuals who excel in a fast-paced environment and high-pact roles.
• Is task focused and comfortable in providing a strong level support to meet operational demands.
• Previous Experience: The successful candidate will have previously experience working in a supervisory capacity.  Experience in a Fast Moving production environment is desirable.

Australian Vintage Benefits:

We're proud to offer a strong benefits package that we know can make a big difference to work life and life outside of work.

• Paid Parental Leave at AV Primary carers are eligible for 26-weeks of paid parental leave and secondary carers can receive 4 weeks paid leave plus superannuation
• Mental Health is a big focus at AV with continued investment in awareness and training, as well as an extensive online EAP offering
• Flu Shots at AV, we are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment to all employees
• Annual Product allowance employees get access to a vast range of wines, spirits and drinks
• Additional Loyalty Leave | Birthday Day Off | Volunteer Days and options to purchase additional Annual Leave
• Sabbaticals and Career breaks and other employee perks

Interested?  Click the APPLY NOW button OR  email your resume and covering letter to and and showcase why you are an ideal fit for this position.

Applications close: Friday 19th September 2025

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