Brewing & Beverage Team Leader

1 Oct 2026

East Tamaki, AUK, NZ

About Us

At Lion, we’re all about making the moment mean more. We brew, market and deliver some of Australia and New Zealand’s most loved brands, while building a culture where people can grow, belong and make a real impact.

 

The Role

Lead a Brewing & Beverage shift team at The Pride, combining brewing knowledge with people leadership to build capability and deliver safe, reliable and right-first-time production.

 

  • Lead and coach a team of six, building technical depth, accountability and confidence across the shift
  • Support technical brewing and beverage problem solving, helping the team work through process issues and breakdowns and build capability to solve problems independently
  • Deliver the production plan with a strong focus on safety, quality, reliability, cost and waste
  • Drive TPM, continuous improvement and optimisation to strengthen processes and operational performance
  • Build trusted relationships across shifts and functions, creating a team-first culture where people support each other to deliver shared outcomes
  • Support operational projects and improvement initiatives
  • Ensure timely and accurate SAP data entry, with a focus on quality and cost accuracy

 

This role will work an alternating shift pattern of 2pm - 10pm for two weeks and 10pm - 6am for two weeks (a shift allownace will be provided)

 

About You

  • You’re a collaborative leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems and working as part of a team
  • Technical brewing knowledge, supported by a brewing qualification or equivalent training and experience
  • Experience leading and coaching teams in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take ownership and use sound judgement
  • Clear communication and enjoy building trusted relationships
  • Learning agility, initiative and a team-first approach

 

On Offer

  • Growth on tap - Whether you’re deepening your craft or exploring something new, Lion offers real opportunities, not just good intentions
  • A culture you can feel - Open, inclusive and down-to-earth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and look out for each other
  • Flexibility - Win in both your work and personal life, you don’t have to choose
  • Wellbeing matters - From mental health support to wellbeing initiatives, we’re committed to helping you feel your best - at work and outside it
  • Great perks (yes, including the beer) - Competitive salary, a bar onsite at our office and access to events and experiences that make working in beer pretty special
  • Purpose beyond profit - As part of Lion, we’re committed to sustainability and doing the right thing for our communities and the planet
  • Iconic brands, real impact - You’ll be working on brands with history and heart, with the chance to make your mark on what comes next
  • Five weeks annual leave
  • Additional shift allowance

 

Apply

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine your technical brewing expertise with people leadership, develop a capable team and make an impact at The Pride, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Apply now and help shape what’s next at Lion.