Take the lead on plant reliability and maintenance for a high volume injection moulding operation in Scoresby. This role offers genuine autonomy to develop and execute maintenance programmes that directly impact uptime and safety. Ideal for an experienced maintenance supervisor committed to delivering measurable results in a rapid paced manufacturing environment.
Benefits
- Direct responsibility for plant uptime targeting 97% or higher, with the chance to influence key performance metrics
- Lead maintenance projects in a fast paced, high volume setting, with exposure to automation and robotics
- Supervise a technical team, supporting development and cross training in a hands on environment
- Work closely with production and technical teams on continuous improvement initiatives that impact efficiency and quality
- Support ongoing asset lifecycle management and project delivery, with room for professional growth
- Influence safety and quality standards directly across the site
Key responsibilities
- Develop and lead preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to maximise plant uptime
- Monitor, analyse and report on equipment reliability and asset performance metrics
- Plan and coordinate shutdowns, ensuring minimal disruption and safety compliance
- Collaborate with production, technical, quality and operational teams to improve reliability and reduce downtime
- Lead, develop and coach the maintenance team, fostering a results driven and safety conscious culture
- Manage contractors and external service providers, ensuring adherence to site standards and safety regulations
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis and energy efficiency projects
Requirements
- Proven maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably in plastics or injection moulding
- Strong knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance systems, with experience in automation and robotics
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple stakeholders
- Sound understanding of Australian WHS legislation and safety best practices
- Ability to operate effectively in a high volume, 24 hour environment
Apply now or refer a friend. Fuse Recruitment specialises in manufacturing recruitment and works with a broad range of established clients. If you are an experienced maintenance professional looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.