Maintenance & Engineering & Manager – Fmcg / Pharma Manufacturing

Permanent, full-time leadership role in manufacturing Many benefits including annual bonus, salary packaging & novated leasing options Collaborative culture with long-tenured production staff OUR CLIENT Our client is a well-established organisation recognised for producing premium complementary health products trusted by consumers worldwide.
With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and evidence-based formulations, their collaborative, values-driven culture supports professional growth while delivering products that enhance health and wellbeing.
THE ROLEWe are seeking a dynamic Maintenance & Engineering Manager to lead our client's maintenance team and drive continuous improvement at their high-automation manufacturing facility in Melbourne's SE suburbs.
As part of the leadership team, you will be responsible for: Ensuring all equipment, staff, and contractors operate in compliance with OH&S standards and policies Leading and developing a small team to ensure plant reliability, efficiency and cost control Managing preventative, predictive and prescriptive maintenance programs to minimise downtime and foster a "no downtime" culture Planning and executing capital and improvement projects from concept through to commissioning Employing metrics and analytical tools to identify opportunities for process optimisation, efficiency gains, and quality improvements Overseeing the lifecycle management of all assets, including long-term capacity planning, risk registers and site overhaul schedules Managing maintenance budgets, cost forecasting and continuous cost reduction initiatives Driving best practice in asset care, autonomous maintenance and reliability engineering This is a hands-on role with around 80% of time spent on the production floor and 20% in project planning and leadership.
ABOUT YOU 8–10 years' experience in FMCG, pharmaceutical or food manufacturing (maintenance management essential) and a minimum 5+ years' experience supervising a maintenance team Mechanical engineering degree (electrical or mechatronics background highly regarded) Proven leadership of maintenance teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Strong knowledge of automation, PLCs, robotics and SCADA systems Solid experience delivering CAPEX and CI projects Practical problem-solver, physically capable of working on the production floor (lifting up to 15kg, accessing machinery as required) Collaborative, SME-focused mindset — adaptable, proactive and comfortable in a "work in progress" environment WHAT'S ON OFFER Competitive salary Annual performance bonus opportunity Health & wellbeing initiatives including flu vaccinations, health checks and wellness programs Paid parental leave and options to purchase additional annual leave Salary packaging & novated leasing options Supportive team environment with long-tenured staff and strong production expertise The chance to make a real impact in a growing Australian manufacturer If you are a hands-on maintenance leader who thrives in fast-moving FMCG environments, we'd love to hear from you.
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