Hands on, open minded, and innovative leader.
Lead a dedicated team in a reputable organisation.
Western suburbs of Sydney.
About the company: A fast-paced Australian food manufacturer, renowned for its iconic household brands, which have ensured through generations the delivery of high-quality locally sourced foods.
As industry leaders, they prioritise innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
They are seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager to lead a dedicated team focused on ensuring production support, equipment reliability, and overall engagement across all functions.
About the role: As the Maintenance Manager, you will lead a skilled team responsible for maintaining equipment and ensuring operational efficiency in a safe and compliant manner.
Your role involves overseeing preventative maintenance plans, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes.
Key Responsibilities: Lead the operational support team to exceed site production targets through efficient equipment management.
Develop, improve, and maintain preventative maintenance plans and prioritise resources effectively, identifying problems before they happen and putting appropriate plans in place to ensure this continues.
Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts to maximise equipment reliability.
Support capital projects and asset rationalization activities.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and GMP standards.
The Ideal Candidate: A Mechanical trade qualification preferred, or Mechanical engineering degree with proven track record of hands on mechanical equipment maintenance.
Proven leadership experience with a focus on coaching and mentoring.
Previous experience in manufacturing / industrial production environment, food preferred.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
A dedicated, supportive, and open minded leader who values the input of their team.