CareerPlan

Maintenance Manager

West Gippsland, VictoriaFull-time$150k2026-10-08 → 2026-10-19

Core

Lead the maintenance function for a food manufacturer, focusing on plant reliability, preventative maintenance, and team development.

Role type

Senior IC Maintenance Manager

Builds

Plant reliability and performance for a food manufacturing site

Domain

Food manufacturing / FMCG

Required skills

People-first leadership, preventative maintenance planning, breakdown response management, trades team development, contractor management, cost management, inventory management, continuous improvement, food-grade refrigeration knowledge

Preferred skills

Qualified Maintenance Fitter / Mechanical Fitter trade qualification, experience with food-grade refrigeration systems

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Leading, coaching, and developing the maintenance team; Reducing downtime and improving plant reliability; Driving preventative maintenance, planning, and breakdown response; Managing contractors, maintenance costs, and spare parts inventory; Supporting capital projects and equipment upgrades; Ensuring maintenance meets safety, quality, and food manufacturing requirements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC