Job Description
An established Australian food manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Engineering & Reliability Manager to join its Operations Leadership Team. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced engineering professional who enjoys working closely with operations, driving equipment reliability, and building capability within maintenance teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable performance of the manufacturing operation while contributing to long-term operational improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities n
Lead and develop the maintenance function to ensure safe, efficient and reliable plant operation.
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Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant standards, systems and procedures.
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Develop maintenance team capability through coaching, mentoring and structured development initiatives.
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Partner closely with production and operational stakeholders to identify opportunities for improved equipment performance and operational efficiency.
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Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximise asset reliability and minimise downtime.
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Utilise maintenance management systems and performance data to support effective planning and continuous improvement.
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Lead root cause analysis activities and implement sustainable corrective actions.
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Manage maintenance budgets, procurement activities and spare parts inventory.
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Plan and deliver capital projects safely, on time and within budget.
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Monitor key performance indicators and implement initiatives that improve reliability, efficiency and cost performance.
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Proven leadership experience within manufacturing engineering and maintenance environments.
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Strong understanding of reliability-centred maintenance principles and asset management practices.
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Experience leading maintenance improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and build effective cross-functional relationships.
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Solid problem-solving, planning and project management skills.
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Seasoned engineering and maintenance leader with significant experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within FMCG or other highly automated production settings.
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Strong technical expertise with practical leadership.
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Collaborative and engaging leadership style known for developing people, building trust and creating accountability.
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All enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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📌 Engineering & Reliability Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Important Company of the Sector
📍 Melbourne