The Company
Our client is a recently established food manufacturer with a flagship project to develop a greenfield manufacturing facility in Pakenham.
Production is scheduled to commence in 2026. Their focus is on quality, localisation, and healthier formulations, aligning with growing consumer demand for trusted, locally made products.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Maintenance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring site readiness, reliability, and performance.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and implementing preventative and predictive maintenance programs
Leading the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of high-speed food production equipment
Building and managing a hands-on maintenance team, including trades and technicians
Driving continuous improvement, equipment uptime, and operational efficiency
Ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMP, and OH&S; standards
Supporting operational ramp-up through close collaboration with production and engineering teams
Managing maintenance budgets, spare parts, and contractor relationships
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring solid technical expertise, proven maintenance management capability, and the ability to thrive in a start-up setting.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will bring:
Trade qualifications in mechanical or electrical maintenance (essential)
Proven leadership experience as a Maintenance Manager or Supervisor in food or beverage manufacturing
Hands-on experience commissioning and maintaining production lines in a high-speed setting
Strong preventative maintenance planning and reliability engineering skills
Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and relevant Australian food manufacturing compliance standards
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and team leadership capabilities
Ability to build maintenance systems, teams, and culture from the ground up
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and strong communication skills
Contact
Please call Eugene Lane-Mullins on * or email @aspectpersonnel.com.au to discuss this role or any other positions in more detail.