Job Description
Plascorp is one of Australia's leading privately-owned Manufacturing and Distribution companies specialising in Industrial Ducting, Mine Ventilation, PVC Pipe and Steel re-enforcing solutions is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Altona North manufacturing facility.
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We are seeking a skilled, hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to play a vital role in overseeing the reliability and efficiency of our plant assets.
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The ideal candidate will have a robust emphasis on proactive maintenance strategies, effective planning and scheduling, timely response to breakdowns, and ensuring a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment, preferably in the PVC/Plastics environment or similar.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
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Experience in supervising a maintenance team in plastics extrusion or another plastics manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
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Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance supervision experience is required.
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Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in maintenance operations across building services, compressors, chillers, HVAC and pumps.
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Strong understanding of maintenance management systems and processes.
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Ability to analyse problems and develop practical solutions.
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Experienced in maintenance planning and scheduling, including external contractors such as HVAC, electrical and specialist technicians.
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Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement frameworks such as 5S.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to prioritise and schedule maintenance activities in alignment with production demands, ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
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Manage and oversee work orders using CMMS, ensuring high-quality documentation and accurate history logging of maintenance activities.
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Forecast and procure necessary spares, consumables, and equipment ahead of scheduled maintenance tasks, ensuring all materials are readily available to facilitate smooth operations.
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Assess contractor requirements accurately and work closely with teams to efficiently allocate resources.
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Execute preventative maintenance, conducting repairs and refurbishments, and actively participating in ongoing inspections of plant equipment.
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Ensure the availability, reliability, and capability of plant assets through systematic monitoring and effective maintenance strategies.
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Develop and implement strategies to minimise downtime on out-of-order equipment, facilitating prompt recovery and increased operational efficiency.
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Monitor, follow up, and proactively address any issues associated with the implementation and progress of both planned and unplanned maintenance tasks, ensuring continuous improvement in maintenance practices.
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📌 Maintenance Supervisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Plascorp
📍 Melbourne