Maintenance Manager

Lactalis who are we

Lactalis is the largest dairy producer in the world and one of the largest players in the Dairy industry in Australia bringing you well known brands such as Pauls Milk Oak Flavoured Milk Farmhouse Gold Ice Break and Breaka.

About this opportunity:

We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Manager for a full-time position at out Lidcombe manufacturing plant.

About you:

We require a team-oriented and skilled Maintenance Materials Manager who is:

Self-motivated experienced in FMCG (preference in dairy industry)

Key Accountabilities

• Optimise maintenance costs while maintaining machine and line efficiencies to meet company standards.

• Recommend and implement operating plans budgets and capital additions within budgetary guidelines.

• Stay informed about all relevant policies procedures and practices.

• Point of contact for maintenance related escalations which may occur within or outside usual business hours.

• Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with local national and company regulations including managing site services like boilers and chillers.

• Follow through on all reports of equipment/property damage to resolution.

• Ensure all maintenance employees adhere to company policies and procedures.

• Promote behaviours among employees that align with company KPIs and objectives particularly towards quality and safety.

• Compliance to quality systems to guarantee and improve product quality.

• Develop and implement a proactive maintenance strategy to ensure efficient operations.

• Maintain a well-stocked inventory of spare parts to keep all factory equipment in optimal working condition and minimise downtime.

• Monitor the effectiveness of Preventative Maintenance and Condition Monitoring programs.

• Implement the SAP Preventative Maintenance Program in line with company guidelines.

• Ensure maintenance operations stay within budget and achieve Business Plan objectives.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in liquids food industry.
• Experienced in Dairy industry
• SAP system experience will be highly regarded.

What we offer:

• Full on job training Lactalis encourages and supports a safe learning environment to give you the opportunity of a successful and rewarding career with us.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender ethnicity religious beliefs or ability.