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Ready to lead with impact? Join an established and highly respected food manufacturing business at the forefront of quality, innovation, and operational excellence. We are seeking a driven and experienced Head of Maintenance to lead the maintenance function across our Melbourne operations. Reporting directly to the CEO, this pivotal leadership role offers the opportunity to shape a growing team and drive plant performance through strategic projects and maintenance excellence.
Your Key Responsibilities:
As Head of Maintenance, your role spans across leadership, operations, safety, and strategic improvement:
Support the Maintenance Manager in developing a skilled team of mechanical and electrical technicians
Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Lead performance reviews, succession planning, and team capability development
Maintenance Operations & Reliability
Oversee all reactive and preventative maintenance on plant equipment, utilities, and infrastructure
Develop and execute comprehensive maintenance schedules to minimise downtime
Maintain records and ensure timely completion of work orders and audits
Lead capital projects including equipment upgrades, layout changes, and facility enhancements
Identify opportunities for automation, energy efficiency, and cost savings
Partner with production and quality teams to drive process and system improvements
Strategic & Regulatory Oversight
Develop long-term asset management strategies and budget planning
Ensure compliance with food safety standards, OH&S, environmental regulations, and customer quality systems
Prepare reports for executive leadership, highlighting KPIs, risks, and strategic plans
What We're Looking For:
Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical or related field but not essential
Proven success leading multi-disciplinary maintenance teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (food or FMCG preferred)
Strong project management skills and experience delivering capital improvement initiatives
Deep understanding of food safety systems, regulatory standards, and maintenance best practices
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on quality and innovation
Opportunity to lead change and deliver tangible operational improvements
Competitive salary package with career development opportunities
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