The Company
This well-established manufacturing business operates a large-scale, high-volume dairy processing facility in Melbourne's western suburbs.
Running across a 24-hour, 5-day operation, the site is known for its robust production output, strong engineering capability, and a collaborative, team-driven culture.
With continued growth and a focus on operational excellence, a key opportunity has become available within the site's maintenance function.
The Role
This position will work closely alongside an Industrial Services Engineer and report into the Maintenance Planner and work with the wider maintenance and engineering team, playing a critical role in ensuring effective inventory control and maintenance support across site.
Key Responsibilities
Managing technical parts inventory, including min/max levels, replenishment, and lead times
Supporting and contributing to TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives across site
Coordinating with engineers, trades, and production teams to support maintenance execution
Creating visibility and control over spare parts availability for planned and unplanned work
Overseeing vendor and supplier relationships to ensure timely supply of critical components
Supporting work order processes,



including parts allocation and readiness for maintenance tasks
Driving improvements in inventory accuracy, reliability, and warehouse efficiency
Supporting maintenance planning activities through strong coordination and communication
About You
To be successful, you will bring:
Experience within high-volume manufacturing (food/dairy highly regarded)
Strong background in inventory control, spare parts management, or maintenance support
Exposure to TPM or continuous improvement environments
Experience working closely with engineering and maintenance teams
Strong vendor and supplier management capability
Solid understanding of inventory systems, replenishment processes, and lead time management
Ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/5 production environment
Strong attention to detail with a proactive, hands‐on mindset
What's on Offer
Competitive salary aligned to experience
Reliable, site-based role (Monday–Friday) within a critical manufacturing operation
Opportunity to work within a highly skilled engineering and maintenance team
Clear development pathway within a large-scale production environment
Strong exposure to high-volume dairy manufacturing operations
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📌 Maintenance Inventory Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Aspect Personnel
📍 Melbourne