Position
Maintenance Planner & Inventory Lead • Melbourne, VIC, AU
This well-established manufacturing business operates a large-scale, high-volume food processing facility in Melbourne's Western Suburbs. Running across a 24‐hour, 5‐day operation, the site is known for its robust production output, strong engineering capability, and a collaborative, team‐driven culture.
With continued growth and a focus on operational excellence, two key positions have become available within the site's maintenance function.
The Roles
* Maintenance Planner & Scheduler
* Maintenance Inventory Lead
The Planner & Scheduler role will suit a more experienced professional with deep planning capability, while the Inventory Lead role offers an excellent pathway for someone earlier in their career looking to step into a critical site function. These roles will report into the Head of Engineering and work in tandem alongside an Industrial Services Engineer and form part of a high‐performing maintenance and engineering team.
Key Responsibilities across both roles include:
* Leading and supporting TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives across site
* Planning and scheduling maintenance activities up to a 4‐week forward horizon
* Creating, issuing, and overseeing work orders, including scope, labour, and materials
* Coordinating closely with engineers, trades, and production teams to optimise plant performance
* Holding trades and contractors accountable to timelines and quality of delivery
* Managing technical parts inventory, including min/max levels, replenishment, and lead times
* Building and maintaining strong vendor and supplier relationships
* Driving reliability and efficiency across maintenance and inventory processes
About You
* 3+ years proven experience within high-volume manufacturing (food/dairy highly regarded)
* Proficient in CMMS systems (preferably MEX)
* Strong exposure to maintenance planning, scheduling, or inventory control
* Experience working within TPM frameworks and continuous improvement environments
* Demonstrated ability to coordinate with engineering teams and production stakeholders
* Strong vendor management and supplier engagement capability
* Solid understanding of inventory systems, replenishment strategies, and lead time management
* Ability to operate in a fast‐paced, 24/5 production environment
* A proactive, team‐oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary aligned to experience
* Stable, site‐based roles (Monday‐Friday) within a critical manufacturing operation
* Opportunity to work within a collaborative and highly skilled engineering team
* Clear development pathway, particularly within the Inventory Lead position
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