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Overview
Our client is a global blue-chip FMCG business, recognised for its market-leading brands and commitment to quality, innovation and community impact. With a strong presence across international markets, they have built a reputation for doing things differently and continuously raising standards within the FMCG space. Locally, their modern manufacturing site in Dandenong is a key part of their supply network, operating multiple high-speed production lines.
This is a newly created role for a Maintenance Manager to lead a team of around 20 people in a highly automated, 24/7 FMCG setting across multiple production lines. This is a critical leadership role that will shape the next chapter for the maintenance function and for the site. You will take ownership of day-to-day maintenance delivery, building engagement and accountability across the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and align the maintenance team, driving engagement and creating visibility.
- Drive balance across preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to maximise OEE and uptime.
- Partner with production, reliability and planning to introduce effective metrics and daily management systems.
- Introduce best practice maintenance and drive continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership during major breakdowns and annual shutdowns.
- Ensure CMMS (MEX) is fully leveraged for planning, reporting and performance visibility.
Skills & Experience
- Trade or engineering qualified in mechanical or electrical.
- 10+ years experience within FMCG, food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing environments.
- 5+ years’ leadership experience with a proven track record of lifting team culture and driving accountability.
- Exposure to automated filling, case packing and high-speed equipment is highly desirable.
- A pragmatic leader – visible and supportive on the floor, but trusting the team to deliver day-to-day.
- Strong knowledge of maintenance best practice and CMMS systems (MEX or similar).
- Collaborative and approachable, able to work closely with production and reliability teams.
Why
This is a rare chance to shape and lead the maintenance function of a market leading blue chip global FMCG business with real investment behind it. You will join a highly committed leadership team balancing performance with culture, and long-term vision with day-to-day delivery.
What’s next?
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Employment details
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Engineering, Management, and Production
- Industries: Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Beverage Manufacturing
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