Maintenance Manager – $130K–$150K + Super | East Melbourne | FMCG
Full-time permanent role | East Melbourne | $130K-$150K + super
Hands-on leadership role in a close-knit maintenance team
Ideal for a trade-qualified fitter with FMCG experience
Our client, a well-established medium-sized food manufacturing company based in East Melbourne, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead their small engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive leader with strong technical skills and a background in FMCG or food production.
The successful candidate will be trade-qualified—ideally as a fitter—and confident working closely with production, quality, and R&D teams to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient plant operations. This is a leadership position for someone who enjoys both strategic planning and rolling up their sleeves to get the job done.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support a small site-based maintenance team in a hands-on capacity.
* Drive preventative maintenance schedules and ensure high-quality, timely execution of engineering work.
* Collaborate with production, QA, and R&D teams to proactively resolve equipment and process issues.
* Manage capital installations, including project planning, scoping, procurement, and commissioning.
* Maintain up-to-date trade training compliance across the team.
* Contribute to new product development through planning and production trials.
* Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
* Ensure strict compliance with HACCP, GMP, and Australian standards.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Proven experience in FMCG maintenance management.
* A trade qualification—fitter background preferred.
* Practical experience with production planning, maintenance scheduling, and capital works.
* A hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and guide a small team.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Strong understanding of quality and safety standards including HACCP, GMP, and regulatory compliance.
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills.
What’s on Offer:
* Salary of $130,000 – $150,000 + super (commensurate with experience).
* A stable, full-time opportunity in a well-regarded food manufacturing business.
* A dynamic and supportive environment with scope to lead and grow.
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