Welcome to Temperzone! As the recipient of the 2022 ARBS Product Excellence Award, we stand as Australasia's longest-serving air conditioning manufacturer. Our dedication to quality and eco-conscious initiatives reflects in our internationally acclaimed product line. Joining Temperzone means more than just employment; it's joining a tight-knit family where our culture and values permeate every aspect of our work.

About the Role:
We are seeking for individuals experienced in Production and Maintenance Management to lead our manufacturing and maintenance operations at our Sydney site.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-performing production operations while driving equipment reliability, product quality, and on-time delivery. You'll lead production and maintenance teams, champion continuous improvement initiatives, and play an important role in shaping the future of our manufacturing operations.

Your Day-to-Day:

- Lead, coach, and develop production and maintenance teams.
- Drive a strong health, safety, and wellbeing culture across the site.
- Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments are achieved.
- Manage preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
- Improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive productivity improvements, waste reduction, and process optimisation.
- Oversee workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to achieve business objectives.
- Manage maintenance resources, contractors, spare parts, and asset reliability programs.

What You'll Bring to the Role:





- Minimum 5 years' leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience managing both production and maintenance functions.
- Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Operations-related tertiary qualification.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, maintenance strategies, and operational excellence.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and TPM methodologies.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong understanding of quality systems, production planning, and operational KPIs.
- Experience within HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, or a related manufacturing industry is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Why join Temperzone?

- Lead a critical function within a well-established Australasian manufacturer.
- Make a tangible impact on manufacturing performance and operational excellence.
- Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and site-wide initiatives.
- Work with experienced leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Ongoing development and career progression opportunities.
- Supportive and values-driven culture focused on safety, quality, and innovation.

What we can offer

- Access to training and development incentives.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture, where employees are valued and contributions are recognised
- Employee Assistance Program - free counselling and wellbeing support
- Flu Vaccinations
- Yearly Remuneration review
- Referral program

Key Information

- The successful candidate must undergo a pre-employment medical examination and complete a national police check.
- Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered.
- No agency applications, please.

📌 Production and Maintenance Manager (Blacktown)
🏢 Temperzone
📍 Blacktown