Assistant Maintenance Manager - Food

About the role

A critical leadership role, the Assistant Maintenance Manager will lead a team to ensure the highest standards of asset care, while transforming the team into an engineering powerhouse that will support Safety, Quality, and Production through condition and TPM functions that underpin OEE improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching and support to the maintenance, allocating & prioritising tasks to execute maintenance and reliability plans
• Work closely with Production and Quality teams to troubleshoot issues and maintain plant production capability
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on all critical failures of plant and ensure action items derived are implemented and sustained
• Enhance and expand the site preventative maintenance program to efficiently support Operations and innovation
• Set the overall strategy and standards for best to improve efficiency minimise production downtime
• Actively support the implementation of capital projects

Requirements

• Visible belief and demonstrated leadership in driving a Zero Harm culture
• Result driven focus with strong mechanical aptitude
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop maintenance teams
• Experience in equipment criticality and failure mode analysis
• Understanding of OHS regulations and food safety practices
• Advanced skills in CMMS software/systems such as MEX or SAP
• A flexible, resilient approach that encourages a positive work/team environment

Skills

• Formal training in Lean manufacturing techniques and root cause analysis (desirable)
• Related industry experience, preferably within the CPG industry but not essential
• Exceptional communication skills and strong rapport-building techniques

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Qualifications

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