Asahi Beverages

Quality Assurance Specialist - Packaging

Asahi Beverages  •  Brisbane, AU (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

  • Meaningful influence over packaging quality outcomes on site through audits, trials and quality at source activities.
  • Active involvement in supplier governance and national packaging quality initiatives.
  • Hands‑on use of SAP, GMP and auditing practices within a complex beverage manufacturing environment.

YOUR IMPACT

Based at our Wulkuraka QLD, site this role plays a critical part in maintaining packaging quality by embedding consistent standards, disciplined measurement and effective audit practices.
It supports strong compliance to Asahi Global Standards while reducing quality incidents, non‑conforming materials and consumer complaints.
Working alongside site quality, packaging teams and suppliers, the role strengthens quality at source and builds confidence in packaging materials entering production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Embed Asahi packaging quality systems on site by applying HACCP verification, GMP practices and packaging QA standards within day‑to‑day operations.
  • Audit packaging processes, materials and suppliers against AGPRM and Asahi requirements, following through on gap closure and corrective actions.
  • Support packaging trials and investigations, working with site teams to assess risk, integrity and compliance of packaging changes.
  • Analyse quality data using SAP and statistical tools to identify trends, investigate non‑conformance and inform practical decisions.
  • Coach packaging, production and laboratory teams on quality control methods, audit outcomes and quality at source expectations.

ABOUT YOU

  • You bring experience in packaging, quality or manufacturing environments and are comfortable applying structured quality systems in a production setting.
  • You understand food safety and quality principles, including HACCP and GMP, and how they translate into everyday packaging operations.
  • You communicate clearly and work constructively with operators, site teams and suppliers to resolve issues and build alignment.
  • You work confidently across sites and functions, managing priorities independently while staying connected to the wider quality team.

WHY ASAHI BEVERAGES

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 will find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured and ambition is rewarded. If you are ready to toast your future, we are ready to meet you.
 
Asahi Beverages

About Asahi Beverages

Asahi Beverages is one of the leading beverage companies in Australia and New Zealand, producing an extensive range of alcohol and non-alcohol beverages.

Our non-alcohol portfolio extends across soft drinks, mixers, mineral water, water, juice, tea, energy and sports drinks, with iconic and well-loved brands such as Schweppes, Cool Ridge and Pepsi.

Our alcohol portfolio includes both local craft and international beers such as Asahi Super Dry and Peroni, as well as cider, ready-to-drink and spirits brands.

Asahi Beverages formed in 2014 through the integration of the Schweppes Australia and Asahi Premium Beverages businesses in Australia and Independent Liquor in New Zealand. Our Group also includes The Better Drinks Co, a NZ based juice and organic soft drink business and craft brewer, Mountain Goat.

We work in a category with rapidly changing consumer wants and needs, which fuels our entrepreneurial spirit and our thirst for category-growing innovation. Our company has grown enormously over the past decade, and as we continue to evolve, we’re looking for people who thrive on collaborating, connection and building high performing teams and who are agile, adventurous and always willing to jump in and give it their all.

It’s an exciting time to join our company. We believe that with us, you’ll get the experiences you need to develop to the next stage of your career as together we build the Asahi Beverages and the beverages category of the future.

Keen to explore our current vacant positions? Visit our Careers Page:

https://www.asahi.com.au/careers/careers

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Southbank, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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