Brewing Reliability Leader

At Lion, we don’t just brew exceptional beverages – we create experiences that bring people together. The Pride is home to some of Aotearoa’s most iconic drinks, and we’re on the lookout for a Brewery Reliability Leader to keep things flowing smoothly.

In this role, you’ll oversee multi packaging lines, machine efficiency, drive asset reliability and world-class maintenance practices. With a clear focus on safety, quality, performance and innovation you’ll be delivering value every day through leadership, effective problem solving, smarter systems, better processes, and strong collaboration with production teams.

If you’re passionate about people, problem solving, continuous improvement and engineering excellence – we’d love to hear from you!

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Lead preventative and corrective maintenance, track KPIs (OEE, ME, etc.), and continuously improve uptime and efficiency.
• Oversee daily maintenance and support projects that improve machine performance.
• Champion safety and ensure compliance with Lion’s technical standards.
• Partner and support Area Leaders through MOTSF and TPM with specialist coaching and problem solving.
• Own Sudden Failure Reviews and countermeasure development.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the maintenance system.
• Support, coach and develop your team, building skills, confidence and capability
• Support continuous improvement in the Enterprise Asset Management system through preventative maintenance reviews and asset care planning.

What You’ll Bring:

• Engineering qualifications (Mechanical or Electrical) or solid hands-on experience in packaging/maintenance.
• A background in reliability, maintenance and continuous improvement – ideally in FMCG or a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership experience with a focus on supporting and developing your team’s potential.
• A strong focus on safety, with a passion for learning and improvement.
• Practical experience in Lean manufacturing – TPM is a plus!

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Growth on Tap – We invest in our people with 40% of roles filled internally
• Hunt as a Pride – A supportive team that works together and wins together
• Unleash Your Potential – Access tools, training and support to grow your career (and yourself)
• Employee Product Allowance – Enjoy some of our awesome products, on us!

Not sure if you tick every box?
If you’re excited by the role and believe in our values, we encourage you to apply. We’re excited to hear what you bring to the table and how you can contribute to the team.