Maintenance Manager

14 hours ago

Dandenong South Victoria Australia Lactalis Australia Pty Full time $104,000 - $160,000 per year

Working at Lactalis offers the opportunity to be part of a global leader in dairy, where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of daily operations. The company fosters a supportive and fast-paced environment that values teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on and experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team and operations of our busy dairy manufacturing site. This role is essential in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all site assets, utilities, and services.

You will oversee all aspects of maintenance planning, execution, and team leadership, with a strong focus on reducing downtime, improving asset performance, and managing costs effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Repair, maintain, and improve site assets including land, buildings, machinery, and equipment.
  • Manage utilities and equipment in compliance with local, national, and company regulations.
  • Monitor and improve MTBF and MTTR on critical production lines.
  • Lead predictive, preventive, and reactive maintenance strategies.
  • Define and maintain optimal spare parts inventory while minimizing non-moving stock.
  • Negotiate with suppliers and contractors to optimize maintenance costs.
  • Recommend and implement energy-saving initiatives across electricity, gas, and water.
  • Oversee site services including boilers, chillers, air handling units, chemical distribution systems, compressed air systems, and trade waste systems.
  • Prepare and manage annual maintenance budgets in collaboration with the site financial controller.
  • Maintain site documentation including layout drawings, manuals, validations, and certifications.
  • Plan and execute annual plant shutdowns efficiently.
  • Lead and develop the maintenance team, including KPI reviews and training.
  • Support new site projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Perform additional duties as reasonably requested by your manager.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in site maintenance management within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • People Management, Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with SAP PM or similar maintenance systems.
  • Ability to manage budgets and drive cost-effective solutions.
  • Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Why Lactalis?

We're not just another dairy company—we are the dairy company, with a legacy that spans back to 1933. With 85,000 employees in over 100 countries, we're the world's largest dairy company, and we're on a mission to bring our brands—Paul's, Oak, Ice Break, Vaalia, Lemnos, Tamar Valley, Jalna, Kraft, and President—to tables around the globe.

We pride ourselves on offering growth opportunities, fostering entrepreneurship, and encouraging work-life balance. We care for our employees, farmers, customers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry. 

Ready to be part of the #LactalisExperience?

If you're driven, passionate, and ready to make a real impact, APPLY NOW and join our unstoppable team

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