Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturing
📍 Melbourne, VIC
🔧 Full-Time | Leadership Role | Competitive Salary
Are you a proactive and results-driven maintenance professional looking for your next leadership challenge? Join our dynamic food manufacturing team in Melbourne as our Maintenance Manager and play a key role in maintaining operational excellence.
About the Role
As the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of all machinery and equipment within our facility. Leading a skilled maintenance team, you will develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, troubleshoot technical issues, and minimize downtime. You’ll also play a critical role in maintaining safety standards and ensuring compliance with WorkSafe Victoria regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
– Lead and manage a team of maintenance technicians to support smooth production operations.
– Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and schedules.
– Oversee the use of the FIIX CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System), ensuring work orders are created, assigned, and completed in a timely manner.
– Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OHS standards and industry regulations.
– Oversee machinery installation, repairs, and maintenance to minimize downtime.
– Manage maintenance budgets and control spare parts inventory.
– Collaborate with production and operations teams to optimize equipment performance.
– Monitor maintenance KPIs and report on equipment reliability and performance.
About You:
– 3+ years of maintenance management experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment.
– Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
– Technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and automated systems.
– Proven track record of implementing preventive maintenance and reducing equipment downtime.
– Solid understanding of OHS regulations and safety compliance.
– Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
– Relevant qualifications in engineering, maintenance, or a related technical field.
Why Join Us?
– Competitive salary and benefits package
– Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team
– Supportive work culture with a focus on safety and professional growth
– Be part of a thriving food manufacturing business with strong industry presence
🔗 Apply Now!
If you are passionate about maintenance management and want to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you!
