Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturing
4 days ago
Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for preventative maintenance and continuous improvement? Join a family-owned food manufacturing business where people matter and your expertise makes a difference every day.
About UsWe're a proudly Australian, family-owned food manufacturing company based in Melbourne's northern suburbs. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer focus, our tight-knit team delivers excellence across every part of the production process.
Due to continued growth and investment in our operations, we're looking for a Maintenance Manager to lead and optimise the performance of our maintenance team and plant assets.
About the RoleReporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all plant, equipment and building infrastructure are maintained and operating efficiently and safely. You'll lead a small team of contractors, driving preventative maintenance strategies while responding swiftly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and oversee the preventative maintenance schedule
- Coordinate breakdown response and root cause analysis
- Manage external contractors and service providers
- Ensure compliance with food safety, OH&S and quality standards
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and asset registers
- Support capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Mentor and lead a small team of maintenance technicians
- Trade qualification (Electrical or Mechanical Fitter highly regarded)
- Experience in food, beverage or FMCG manufacturing preferred
- Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- Understanding of HACCP, GMP and safety regulations
- Able to work both strategically and hands-on
- A stable, family-oriented workplace with a supportive culture
- Competitive salary and flexibility for the right candidate
- The chance to take real ownership of your role and grow with the business
If you're looking for a role where your experience will be valued and your impact will be felt, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now via SEEK with your resume and a short cover letter.
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