At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
How you will make contributions that matter:
We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Maintenance Planner to join our team in Burnie, Tasmania.
In this critical role, you'll be responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimising maintenance activities across our highly automated dairy manufacturing site. You'll work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure asset reliability, minimise downtime, and support compliance with safety and food quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain the site's maintenance schedule using CMMS (e.g., SAP PM).
* Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance (PM), shutdowns, and long-term maintenance strategies.
* Liaise with stakeholders across production, quality, and safety to align maintenance priorities.
* Ensure spare parts availability and manage procurement coordination.
* Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and asset history.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance planning and reliability.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and food safety standards.
Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in maintenance planning within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
* Experience in the food, beverage, or dairy industry will be highly regarded.
* Trade qualifications or a background in engineering, will be highly regarded or a strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance practices.
* Knowledge of Lean, TPM, or reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) principles.
* Strong knowledge of CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Pronto, MEX).
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and equipment manuals.
We'll support you with:
* A flexible hybrid work model, for the right candidate (a mix of on-site and WFH)
* A collaborative and safety-focused team environment.
* Career development and upskilling opportunities.
All applicants require full Australian working rights at the time of applying. If you are interested in learning more about the role, please Apply.
Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to every applicant.
As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help. #J-18808-Ljbffr