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Form of workAbout the business and the role
As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for baking, food taste & pleasure, health care and biotechnology. Backed by 160 years of experience, the Lesaffre family group was built around solid fundamentals borne by farmers from the North of France. Lesaffre Australia Pacific is the subsidiary of Lesaffre and was established in 1993.
Lesaffre Australia Pacific are now seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to take responsibility for Site Maintenance.
Key Attributes
- The ability to build an effective maintenance team to meet/exceed business expectations.
- Strong personal leadership skills.
- A passion to drive scheduled preventative maintenance activities, using MEX CMMS.
- Able to demonstrate Safety Leadership in line with business expectations.
Main responsibilities and activities
- Managing day to day maintenance works including electrical, mechanical and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Supervision of the maintenance team, including fitters, electricians, and contractors.
- Reviews job orders to determine work priorities.
- Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, etc. required for operations.
- Supervise preventive maintenance program in conjunction with maintenance staff.
- Develop, and implement new methods and procedures as required to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
Proven Electrical experience in a FMCG, GMP and HACCP environment would be highly regarded.
Skills and experience
Essential Skills
- GMP awareness
- Knowledge of HACCP
- Knowledge of LEAN principles
- Computer skills in particular Mex (maintenance software)
- Flexibility in hours to be able to work outside normal hours including weekends.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to work with a team
- Approaches others in a tactful and professional manner.
- Be pro-active and use initiative without direction from Management or others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
- Have a positive attitude.
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of Maintenance Management experience
- Demonstrated background in a commercial food manufacturing plant.
Applications from suitably qualified people would be welcome. Please click apply.
No agencies please, and only applicants with the legal right to live and work in Australia will be considered.
