Team Leader, Production/ Upstream

As part of the larger CCEP Australia family, Grinders Coffee has become one of Australia's premier coffee companies. From humble beginnings in Melbourne, it has grown to be one of the largest coffee houses in Australia and one of the fastest growing Strategic Business Units within CCEP. Grinders now encompasses a number of well-known brands including Grinders Coffee, Giancarlo Coffee and Temple Tea & Taboo.

Over the last 7 years the business has grown exponentially in volume and has partnered with some iconic businesses that have driven profitable outcomes and increased brand recognition.

The Grinders Supply Chain Team is based in our Roastery in Fairfield, Victoria. Supply Chain compromises an array of function under its banner and the reach extends from procurement of both green beans & finished products to customer deliveries.

About your new role…

Due to incredible growth of our delicious brand, we have a wonderful opportunity to join our Grinders team in this role of Packing Team Leader, based at our Roastery in Fairfield, Victoria. It is a very exciting time to join our team as we continue to increase our market share. 

You will play a critical leadership role within the Coffee Roastery, bridging the strategic direction of the Production Manager with the day-to-day execution led by Senior Production Team Members.

This role is responsible for driving operational performance across packing lines, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently met, and leads and develops frontline teams, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and ensures effective communication and collaboration across shifts and functions.

You will play a key role in labour planning, process optimisation, and team capability development to support the delivery of Grinders Coffee’s operational and commercial goals. This role also serves as a Fire Warden and First Aid Officer for the site, contributing to emergency preparedness and response.

A typical day would look like, but not be limited to:

• Lead, coach, and develop Senior Production Team Members and Production Team Members to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations across packing lines.


• Promote a high-performance culture by fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.


• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members to ensure operational readiness and alignment with safety and quality standards.


• Oversee packaging and product changeovers, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal resource utilisation.


• Role model safe behaviours and lead a proactive safety culture within the packing team and ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.


• Lead incident reporting, hazard identification, and corrective action closure.


• Support emergency preparedness, including Fire Warden responsibilities and safety audits


• Ensure packing processes consistently meet first-time quality standards and product specifications.


• Oversee completion of in-line quality checks and escalate deviations promptly.


• Drive waste reduction and product consistency improvements through team engagement and process control.

A full Job Description is available on request.

We’re very proud of our great culture and the strong team spirit within our division, and you will be given full training when you start on all the equipment and technology you will be using to carry out your role.

Let’s talk about you!

We are looking for someone who is passionate about what they do and is looking for a solid career!

You will be a fit for this role if you bring:

• Experience operating high-speed manufacturing machinery, ideally in food and beverage.


• SAP ECC proficiency and familiarity with PLC systems.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.


• Availability to work weekday evening and/or Saturday day shifts as required.


• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.


• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.


• Fire Warden certification or willingness to undertake training


• First Aid Officer certification or willingness to undertake training

What’s in it for you?

• Employee Share Purchase program


• Attractive leave package including paid parental leave and purchase leave options.


• Free monthly product allowances to share with family and friends (including Coca-Cola, Mount Franklin, Monster and more!).


• Wellbeing and health benefits that include: a fitness passport, free access for you and family to the employee assistance program (and counselling services), and discounts with customers including Microsoft, Hertz, GoGet and Estee Lauder.

Applications Close Friday 12th December 2025

**Please be aware: ** This job posting may close earlier than the advertised date if we receive a strong pool of candidates. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and safe workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accessibility adjustments at any stage of the process. Your health, safety, and equal opportunity remain central to how we support our people.

At Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, we are committed to investing in your growth and development. We actively support career progression and encourage continuous learning throughout your journey with us. In 2025, 46% of all new opportunities in Asia-Pacific went to current employees. A powerful reminder that when you join us, you’re not just starting a job, you’re stepping into a place where your growth, ambition and potential are truly supported.

This role will be subject to our standard pre-employment checks, which includes employment references, working rights and/or medical check, background checks, dependent on role.