Category: Manufacturing & Engineering Jobs
Location: Wacol, QLD, AU
Maintenance Manager
Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all next generations – and that's exactly what you can do joining us
Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched‑up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e‑bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.
Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer‑lasting means making them more sustainable, and that's a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you'll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.
You'll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions – as part of one of the world's leading coating resins companies – serving customers in over 100 countries across the globe.
allnex is looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our team in Wacol, QLD and take ownership of all maintenance operations, asset reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a leadership role where your expertise will directly impact operational performance and long‑term sustainability.
As our Maintenance Manager, you'll lead and oversee all maintenance activities and asset integrity programs to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. You'll steer everything from preventive maintenance planning to breakdown strategies SAP system optimization, contractor management, budgeting, process improvement, and team development.
Responsibilities
* Leadership & Team Development
o Lead, mentor and inspire the Maintenance Coordinator, technicians, and contractors.
o Build a culture rooted in safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
* Maintenance Planning & Execution
o Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
o Ensure maintenance planning, scheduling and execution is seamless through SAP.
o Drive performance through maintenance KPIs and continuous improvement.
* SAP System Ownership
o Manage and optimize SAP PM – from work orders to asset tracking and reporting.
o Ensure data accuracy and system compliance.
o Train and support internal teams to use SAP effectively.
* Safety, Compliance & Budget
o Ensure all maintenance work meets regulatory, company, and safety standards.
o Manage maintenance budgets and uncover smart ways to optimize costs—without compromising safety or reliability.
* Process Improvement
o Champion root cause analysis, reliability upgrades, and process improvements.
o Lead improvement programs to minimize breakdowns and increase equipment lifespan.
Required skills and experience
* 5+ years in industrial maintenance, chemical or process plants environment is an added advantage.
* Proven leadership experience overseeing maintenance teams and contractors.
* Hands‑on exposure to SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) is highly preferred.
* Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utilities systems.
* Experience driving maintenance improvement programs and reliability initiatives.
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
* Skilled in troubleshooting, decision‑making, and multi‑tasking under pressure.
* A safety‑first mindset with strong regulatory knowledge (e.g., WHS, EPA, ISO).
* Commercially savvy—able to balance performance, safety and cost efficiency.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or formal Maintenance qualification. (Significant experience in maintenance leadership will also be strongly considered)
We offer
We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight‑knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.
Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.
Find out how you can make an impact Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr