Orora Beverage Cans | Canning Vale, Western Australia
Reports to: Manufacturing Manager – Canning Vale
ABOUT ORORA
Orora is a global leader in the design, manufacture and decoration of glass bottles and aluminium cans for the beverage industry. Listed on the ASX, Orora operates across Australasia, North America, Europe and the UAE, with around 4,500 team members working across 17 production sites in five countries.
We partner with many of the world's best-known drinks brands, giving our people the opportunity to work on high-profile, innovative packaging solutions. Collaboration, technical excellence and continuous improvement sit at the heart of everything we do.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Canning Vale beverage can manufacturing facility is looking for an experienced Engineering Lead to direct all maintenance and engineering activity on site. You will make sure the site runs on the best possible maintenance practices and gets the engineering services and leadership it needs.
This is a hands‐on leadership role in a fast‐paced, continuously running production environment. You will lead a multi-disciplinary trades team and own the plant repair and maintenance budget. You will also drive capital projects from business case through to commissioning and be the site's go‐to technical authority on equipment, materials, processes and procedures.
ROLE SCOPE
Direct reports: 13 – the site's engineering team of electricians, fitters, engineers and stores
Site: Canning Vale beverage can manufacturing facility, approximately 62 employees across one production line
Budget: Accountable for plant repair and maintenance expenditure remaining within budget
Capital: Develops and manages the capital project budget for new equipment installations
Availability: Leads the annual plant overhaul and planned maintenance days, with out‐of‐hours support when required
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Engineering Leadership
Oversee all aspects of engineering on site, ensuring strong support across departments to maintain efficient and effective production
Lead, direct and develop the engineering trades team, including day‐to‐day direction, rostering and performance management
Manage electrical engineering activities and coordinate the work of the engineering tradespeople
Provide technical support and training to team members to build their understanding of plant systems and automation
Assist in the training and onboarding of new employees
Maintenance Strategy & Reliability
Implement maintenance programs that ensure the facilities, machinery and resources needed to meet all KPI objectives are available
Lead, direct and expedite maintenance strategies in a way that meets budget requirements
Use current production and sales schedules to recommend the planning of maintenance and overhaul activities to the Manufacturing Manager
Implement systems and procedures that immediately flag significant deviations from maintenance schedules
Work with operators to analyse and rectify the root causes of unreliable machinery and equipment
Design, develop and implement maintenance systems that optimise production efficiency and quality




Maintenance Delivery & Troubleshooting
Ensure preventative maintenance is carried out on mechanical and electrical systems in line with site requirements
Lead the response to machine breakdowns, ensuring corrective action is taken promptly to minimise downtime
Troubleshoot equipment issues, assess problems and estimate repair times
Conduct root cause analysis of system failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Oversee the installation of machinery, tools and equipment to specification
Direct modifications to machines and equipment in consultation with the Manufacturing Manager
Make effective use of MEX (CMMS), log books, PM check sheets, drawings, diagrams and technical manuals
Partner with the Manufacturing Manager to ensure start‐ups and planned maintenance days are successful and meet objectives
Plan and manage the annual plant overhaul, taking direct responsibility for all work carried out on plant equipment
Direct day shift personnel and production shift employees during overhaul periods
Budget Management
Work with the Equipment Reliability Coordinator and Maintenance Supervisor to keep repair and maintenance expenditure within budget
Maintain the capability and reliability of production equipment and processes within available funding
Approve maintenance and repair expenditure within the agreed budget
Ensure purchasing of maintenance supplies is accurate, recorded and resolved promptly when issues arise
Capital Projects
Lead capital project work, including developing the capital budget
Build the business case for new projects and improvements
Produce scopes of work and project plans
Liaise with external contractors and OEMs on design and pricing
Manage the installation and commissioning of new equipment on time and within budget
Oversee the completion of site acceptance testing
Ensure all maintenance systems comply with industry standards and regulations
Develop and maintain documentation for maintenance systems, including schematics, diagrams and software programs
Maintain the site drawings register and control system architecture
Develop work instructions and troubleshooting guides
Safety & Compliance
Ensure all mechanical and electrical systems and practices comply with safety standards and regulations
Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards
Hold technical authority over the safe return to service of plant and equipment, including sign‐off on isolation and lockout
Halt contractor or OEM work that does not meet Orora's HSEQ standards
Liaise with regulators such as WorkSafe WA and Building and Energy WA on technical and compliance matters
Promote a strong culture of safety within the team and across the site
Work closely with Production,



Maintenance, Purchasing and Safety/Quality teams to ensure seamless operations
Collaborate with cross‐functional teams to identify and implement process improvements
Actively participate in continuous improvement activities across safety, quality, productivity, communication and teamwork
Support the development of autonomous work groups and a site‐wide commitment to Safety, Environment and Quality systems
Respond to technical requests on repair and maintenance, covering both electrical and mechanical engineering concepts
KEY CHALLENGES
Balancing reactive breakdown response with proactive, planned maintenance on a continuously running production line
Maintaining the reliability of ageing plant and equipment within available budget
Leading a trades workforce across rotating shift patterns, including out‐of‐hours emergency callouts
Coordinating external OEMs and contractors on capital projects while minimising production downtime
Upholding safety‐critical isolation and lockout requirements under production pressure to restore uptime
Sourcing spare parts and managing supply lead times for an ageing asset base
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Recognised mechanical or electrical trade qualification
5–10 years' experience in a manufacturing, mining, industrial or FMCG environment, including leadership responsibility
Current working knowledge of the WA Work Health and Safety Act **** and relevant standards, including AS/NZS ****, ISO ***** and ISO *****
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and their application
Experience with MEX or a similar CMMS
Skills & Attributes
Strong knowledge of industry best practice, methodologies and emerging trends
Sound understanding of electrical systems, mechanical tooling, building services and engineering document control
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and operational challenges in a complex environment
Track record of implementing and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives, systems and processes
Strong analytical, problem‐solving, critical thinking and decision‐making skills
Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management capability
Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to safety, health and the environment
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Manufacturing Manager, Production/Operations teams, Equipment Reliability Coordinator, Engineering tradespeople, Safety/Quality team, Procurement
External: OEM equipment suppliers, external contractors and service providers, unions, WorkSafe WA and Building and Energy WA
OTHER INFORMATION
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to address urgent technical issues
Regional or international travel may be required to support other Orora sites
If you're an experienced engineering leader who thrives in a rapid-paced manufacturing environment and wants to make a real impact on plant performance, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Engineering Team Lead (Western Australia)
🏢 Orora
📍 Western Australia