Job Description
Our client is a growing Australian FMCG business with approximately 70 employees on site and significant investment underway to expand manufacturing capacity.
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With new equipment and capability being introduced, the business is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation. They are now seeking a Maintenance Manager to build the foundations of the function and play a key role in shaping the site's future capability.
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The Role
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Reporting to the GM of Operations, this is an opportunity to take ownership of the maintenance function and build greater structure, capability and reliability from the ground up.
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Lead and develop a team of four Fitters, supported by contracted electrical, automation and project engineering specialists
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Build the site's preventative maintenance strategy, systems and processes
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Introduce maintenance KPIs and establish transparent measures of reliability and performance
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Implement a CMMS and build greater structure around maintenance planning and scheduling
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Develop team capability and progressively bring greater technical expertise in-house
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Own the R&M; budget, currently <$1M, with scope to grow alongside the business
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Lead small site CAPEX projects from concept through to delivery
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Drive change and establish a more proactive,



accountable and mature maintenance culture
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Your Background
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This role will suit an experienced Maintenance Supervisor ready to take their first step into Maintenance Management, or an experienced Maintenance / Reliability Leader who enjoys building and improving functions.
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Experience in maintenance within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
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Strong mechanical maintenance and preventative maintenance capability
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A genuine interest in building systems, processes and maintenance maturity
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Ideally degreequalified in Engineering, ideally Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline.
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Ability to lead, develop and build capability within a small team
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Comfortable operating hands‐on in a low‐maturity environment and driving change
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Exposure to CAPEX, new equipment or commissioning will be advantageous
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What's On Offer
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This is a rare opportunity to build a maintenance function from the ground up within a growing FMCG business undergoing significant investment and expansion.
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With the opportunity to introduce systems, establish KPIs, develop capability and shape the maintenance strategy, this role offers genuine ownership and the chance to leave a lasting mark on the site.

📌 Maintenance Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Sonder Executive
📍 Victoria