Maintenance & Reliability Planner

4 days ago

Altona North, Australia Circular Plastics Australia (PET) Full time

**Company Description**
Circular Plastics Australia part of the PACT Group is creating a truly circular economy by giving billions of used plastic bottles and containers a new life. Our facilities will enable plastic waste to be recycled locally and made into new bottles and packaging, rather than ending up in landfill.

**Job Description** About this opportunity**

The primary purpose of the Maintenance and Reliability Planner is to support the maintenance and reliability team’s activities and identify continuous improvement initiatives across all Circular Plastics Australia joint ventures sites in Laverton, Altona and Albury.

**Your key responsibilities will be to**:

- Develop and maintain comprehensive maintenance schedules for all equipment and machinery, ensuring alignment with production requirements and maintenance priorities
- Utilise computerised maintenance management systems such as MEX to schedule work orders, track maintenance activities, and maintain accurate records of equipment history and maintenance performance.
- Collaborate with suppliers, OEMs and maintenance teams to maintain adequate stock levels of spare parts and consumables required for maintenance activities
- Analyse equipment performance data, including downtime records, breakdown frequencies, and maintenance costs, to identify opportunities for improving equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Work closely with reliability engineers and maintenance technicians to implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies and optimise preventive maintenance schedules.
- Identify opportunities for process optimisation and support implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of maintenance.
- Collaborate with the site leadership teams to align operational and maintenance excellence initiatives with the company’s strategic goals.

**Your skills and experience**

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

- Strong knowledge of maintenance management principles, including preventive maintenance strategies, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and condition-based maintenance (CBM).
- Proven track record of implementing successful operational improvement programs in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Experience in the recycled plastic resin industry or a similar field.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to support change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Financial acumen and budget management skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and software for performance measurement and process optimisation.

**Qualifications**
- Electrical or mechanical trade or equivalent experience, preferably in a coordinating role.
- Relevant certifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt are highly desirable.
- Additional qualifications in project management or operational excellence would be advantageous.
- Use of MEX

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