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Technical Manager – Reliability
We're looking for an experienced Technical Manager – Reliability to lead the reliability function at our Bathurst Pet Food Manufacturing Plant .
This role is based onsite in Bathurst, NSW. It is a permanent full‑time position with relocation support available for the right candidate.
What You'll Do
* Own the plant‑wide reliability strategy, covering electrical, mechanical, utilities, and services.
* Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing reliability team and contractor partners.
* Optimise maintenance practices to improve uptime, reduce unplanned downtime, and support safe production.
* Manage asset health end to end, embedding preventive and predictive maintenance approaches.
* Act as a trusted partner to Operations, aligning maintenance plans with production priorities.
* Manage the maintenance and reliability budget, balancing cost, risk, and performance.
* Drive continuous improvement, digital enablement, and smarter ways of working.
* Ensure safety, compliance, and governance underpin everything we do.
* Provide clear reporting, insights, and asset performance visibility to support data‑driven decisions.
You'll directly manage day‑shift electricians and contractors, and act as the key site contact for external service providers.
Why This Role Matters
This role has a direct and visible impact on site performance, influencing uptime, cost efficiency, safety, and long‑term asset resilience. You'll champion asset health, guide capital investment decisions, and shape how the site evolves.
What We're Looking For
* A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
* 5+ years of experience in maintenance or reliability leadership (FMCG, food, pet food, or complex manufacturing preferred).
* Strong expertise in reliability engineering, asset management, and failure analysis.
* Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Experience driving continuous improvement using structured problem‑solving tools.
* A proactive, collaborative leadership style with strong stakeholder engagement.
Nice to Have
* Experience in food or pet food manufacturing.
* Exposure to predictive / condition‑based monitoring.
* Experience with CMMS, digital maintenance systems, and analytics.
Employment Details
Position: Full‑time, Senior level (Mid‑Senior).
Location: Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.
Applications close: Thursday 8th of January 2026.
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