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SalaryThe name might be different, but our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands remains the same including Pringles, Pop-Tarts, LCMs, Nutri Grain, Corn Flakes, Coco Pops, Special K, among others. Our purpose drives what we do, to create better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands.
We are currently seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function of our iconic manufacturing plant in Botany. Providing the strategic direction for the maintenance function, including the management of Stores, you will ensure the maintenance strategies and initiatives continue to evolve to drive reliable performance and results and are in line with local and global maintenance trends.
A taste of what you’ll be doing:
- Direct and control all facets of plant maintenance activities (including workshop and shift maintenance) to achieve maintenance KPIs
- Design and implement Preventative Maintenance Strategy to assure maximum utilization of company assets.
- Plan and directs the team to manage the maintenance resources and activities during plant shutdown, within the planned maintenance budget.
- Analyse plant equipment reliability and performance with the aid of software to improve overall plant equipment reliability.
- Management of the service labour contract & people provided by an external service labour provider.
- Responsible for leading and embedding our global lean manufacturing model (KWS) ways of working and supporting the other KWS COE teams
- People management – working closely with individual team members to drive accountability and partner with them on their development journeys
- Degree qualified in Engineering or similar OR experience gained in Maintenance Management with a trade certificate in either Mechanical or Electrical, coupled with a strong track record of success in a similar role within the FMCG manufacturing industry
- Comfortable in managing and setting budgets
- Experience gained in plant reliability, engineering stores, facilities management
- A strong planning background
- Experience in a lean manufacturing environment
- Good with data – can interpret reports and use data to guide decisions and insights
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced problem solving skills, a pro-active approach and results oriented
- A people manager with the ability to lead a team to deliver successful results, someone who can inspire a team to look to the future of maintenance
Kellanova is a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and plant-based foods. With a portfolio of iconic, world-class brands including Pringles, Pop-Tarts, we manufacture a range of cereals including Nutri-Grain, Coco Pops, Cornflakes, Rice Bubbles, Special K, among others.
Our ANZ region has a significant opportunity to unleash the potential from Kellanova’s global snack brands, while remaining committed to providing Australian and New Zealand consumers with the cereal brands that they have enjoyed for almost 100 years.
Our Total Health benefits is a holistic program that covers Physical, Financial, Emotional and Social health. Our benefits are varied, with offerings to suit everybody at every stage in your life – they include a well-being allowance, 3 x ‘Being at your best days’ annually (which are three days of leave to focus on your well-being), paid parental leave, half-day Fridays all year-round, plus many more!
As an individual you can grow and develop your career with the support of your Manager and development programs. The benefit of a global organisation is you can take your career off-shore.
At Kellanova, we are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I), uplifting each other and embracing our differences to achieve our common goals. Our focus on ED&I enables us to build a culture where all employees are inspired to share their passion, talents, ideas and can bring their authentic selves to work.
Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that aims to provide an inclusive work environment involving everyone and embracing the diverse talent of its people.
