Maintenance Manager

Job title : Maintenance Manager
Location : New South Wales
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 1594277
Why should you apply?

This company has established themselves as an industry leader in the Australian market in the FMCG space. They are in need of a Maintenance Manager to look after the existing maintenance crew at their mixing site in Southern Sydney located conveniently off the M5 corridor.

Key responsibilities
  • Oversee daily maintenance operations for a close-knit 24/5 high-volume food manufacturing site, ensuring plant reliability and uptime.
  • Use MEX CMMS data to analyse and improve existing preventative maintenance structures.
  • Lead root cause investigations and drive long-term fixes to reduce recurring downtime.
  • Plan and deliver minor capital works — from business case through to implementation.
  • Coach, develop and empower a team of experienced tradespeople through a mix of steady-state operations and peak season ramp-ups.
  • Report maintenance performance metrics regularly and contribute to site-wide improvement initiatives.
  • Play a key role in continuous improvement — using data, not just gut feel, to guide decisions.
Ideal candidate
  • Trade or tertiary qualifications in engineering.
  • Strong leadership & people management - lead by example, empower your team and drive their success!
  • Proven track record in effective management and motivation of a maintenance team. 
  • Experience in a fast moving, high volume food or beverage manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on with CMMS.
  • Someone who leads from the floor, not just the office.
How to apply

To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Orrin on 0425 201 109 or ohuang@sharpandcarter.com.au