About the Company
This is an established Australian family-owned food manufacturer with strong values and a genuinely positive culture. The business supplies to a diverse customer base across healthcare, retail, foodservice and hospitality and has experienced sustained growth year on year. 
  
Operating from a modern, purpose-built manufacturing facility in Western Sydney, the site has continued to scale rapidly in volume and capability, underpinned by long-tenured staff and a highly engaged workforce. This site employs 200 headcount.

About the Role
This is a hands-on Maintenance Manager role with end-to-end responsibility for site maintenance and reliability. Reporting to the General Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day maintenance activities while also shaping the long-term maintenance strategy as the business continues to grow and expand.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a small internal trades team (3 fitters and electricians)
• Coordinating external contractors and OEMs
• Partnering closely with production and technical teams to support uptime and output
• Supporting the transition of maintenance activities from OEM reliance to increase internal capability within the maintenance team
• Play a key role in establishing a more formal maintenance system and processes (including a CMMS) especially as the site scales

While the role is largely BAU in nature, there will be opportunites to contribute to project work as new equipment and capability are introduced.

Key Skills and Experience

• Background in food manufacturing or FMCG environments (meat industry experience will be highly regarded)
• Trade qualification or Engineering degree 
• Demonstrated experience working with food safety and hygiene standards
• Familiarity with processing and packaging equipment (e.g. thermoforming, mixing, cooking, refrigeration and utilities)
• Comfortable operating in a growing business where systems and structure continue to evolve

Culture 
This role will suit a grounded, practical and values-driven leader who enjoys working in a medium-sized family-owned business. You will need to be self-directed, solutions-focused and comfortable operating with autonomy. Strong communication skills, humility and a collaborative mindset are essential to succeed in this business.

How to Apply
To learn more or if you would like to have a confidential conversation about this role, please click “Apply” or if you have any questions contact Orrin Huang at 0425 201 109 or via email at ohuang@sharpandcarter.com.au
  
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