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Provide strong, visible leadership to an experienced technical team

Shape the long-term asset health strategy and improve plant performance

Drive reliability, performance and continuous improvement across two sites

We’re looking for an experienced Reliability Manager to lead our maintenance activities across our Tip Top bakeries in Canning Vale and O’Connor.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll be responsible for maximising plant availability, improving asset reliability and ensuring repairs, maintenance and agreed capital programs are delivered safely on time and within budget. You’ll also lead the reliability team, building capability, accountability and engagement across the function.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll work closely with site operations and the broader WA leadership team to improve systems, reduce downtime and embed a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Purpose of the Role

Lead, coach and develop the reliability team, creating a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement

Lead the development and delivery of the Asset Health Strategy across both sites

Drive preventive maintenance, equipment reliability and long‑term planning for critical assets

Analyse downtime and lead improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and process development projects

Ensure major breakdowns are appropriately resourced and provide technical support when required

Identify opportunities to reduce repairs and maintenance costs while improving plant performance

Deliver agreed maintenance and capital programs within budget and required timeframes

Champion safe working practices,



contractor management and compliance with HSE requirements

Partner with operations, production, safety, supply chain, contractors and vendors to support effective site delivery.

About You You're an experienced maintenance or reliability leader who understands the demands of a high‑volume manufacturing setting. You combine strong technical capability with practical leadership skills and can build trusted relationships across operations.

Experience leading technical teams and improving team capability and performance

A trade qualification in fitting, electrical or industrial electrical

Demonstrated experience within manufacturing operations, ideally FMCG or food manufacturing

Strong preventive maintenance and reliability‑based asset management experience

Financial management, capital planning and project management experience

Knowledge of GMP and HACCP practices

Experience with automated control systems and PLCs

Strong safety, risk management and contractor management capability

A tertiary qualification in engineering would be highly regarded

Why Join Us? At Tip Top Bakeries, we're proud to produce an extensive range of wholesome sliced bread, muffins, crumpets, pikelets, bagels and pies. Our purpose of ‘Everyday Moments of Goodness' represents the lives we touch and the difference we make.



Those moments that bring a smile, make us proud, or keep us safe, are moments we strive for through our work.

We take pride in supporting our people to learn, grow, and develop throughout their careers with Tip Top Bakeries. We believe in the power of an inclusive and diverse workforce and invest in meaningful initiatives to remove barriers and enable our employees to have a satisfying and rewarding career with us. Our vision for Tip Top Bakeries is an organisation where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone has equal opportunity.

Join the team and be part of one of our iconic brands like Tip Top, Abbotts Bakery, Bürgen and Golden.

Working with Tip Top, we offer many benefits including:

Family‑friendly policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave, additional paid time off to ease back to work and ongoing superannuation contributions during unpaid parental leave

Recognition and award programs, including access to our online rewards platform

Health and wellbeing programs including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and on‑site physiotherapy services

Flexible working options

Access to an extensive range of internal trainings and development programs for your career

Financial support for approved study pathways, as well as traineeship and apprenticeship programs

Two paid volunteer days per year as part of our focus on Community Partnerships

Novated Leasing Options

Start the Conversation Our Recruitment Process typically consists of a brief, prearranged telephone or video call, followed by 1-2 interviews in‑person or over Zoom/Teams. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process

📌 Reliability Manager (Canning Vale)
🏢 George Weston Foods
📍 Canning Vale