Maintenance Lead – Shepparton Operations
Join Noumi Limited (ASX: NOU) and be part of a high-performing team blending nature and science to create nourishing products that support healthier lives, communities and the planet. With over 500 team members worldwide, two manufacturing sites in Australia, and offices in Australia, Singapore and China, we are a leader in plant-based and dairy beverages, sports nutrition and lactoferrin both locally and globally.
The Opportunity
As Maintenance Lead, you will report to the Engineering Manager and drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across our manufacturing facility. Your mission is to plan and execute all corrective and preventive maintenance activities, eliminate maintenance-related losses, analyse breakdowns and build technical capability within the team. This role is key to delivering our Operations Strategy and ensuring equipment reliability, product quality and safety.
Own the Preventive Maintenance (PM) systems for assigned production lines.
Lead the elimination of maintenance and breakdown losses through root-cause problem solving.
Apply strong technical expertise in equipment operation and maintenance best practices.
Drive line performance across safety, quality, reliability, schedule, productivity and cost targets.
Plan daily priorities, allocate resources and develop 24-hour action plans to meet operational goals.
Build team capability through training and mentoring to enable self-sufficient line teams.
Support Maintenance Technicians and collaborate across functions to achieve optimal performance.
Demonstrate hands-on mechanical understanding and technical mastery, sharing knowledge to grow others.
What You'll Bring
Experience in FMCG manufacturing, ideally in management, quality or engineering roles.
Strong people and business leadership skills, with the ability to build an accountable and collaborative culture.
Proven experience leading plant reliability and optimisation programs.
Sharp analytical and reasoning skills with sound judgement under pressure.
Solid understanding of technology, systems thinking and process improvement methodologies.
Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge of food manufacturing processes and Lean Manufacturing principles.
A proactive mindset with openness to change and a commitment to driving improvement.
Why Noumi?
Paid Parental Leave – supporting you through life's big moments.
Quarterly Product Allowance – enjoy our leading brands such as MilkLab, Uprotein and Vital Strength.
Wellbeing Support – access to Sonder, our EAP and other wellbeing programs.
Salary Packaging Options – including novated leases through SG Fleet.
Curious to learn more about what we do? Explore our range of products at noumi.com.au. Ready to be part of an innovative company that's imagining a healthier tomorrow? Apply now and grow your career with Noumi.
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