Maintenance Manager

Job title : Maintenance Manager
Location : Sydney
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Grace Wills
Contact email : gwills@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1500383

  • 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. 
  
How to apply:

To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:  
 
Nicole Tianihad at ntianihad@sharpandcarter.com.au or Grace Wills at gwills@sharpandcarter.com.au