Maintenance Manager | Food Manufacturing

Senior leadership position on the horizon! Due to retirement, this new opportunity is a great career step for an experienced Maintenance Manager.

The Company
Based in South Australia, this organisation comprises a rich family history, premium processing facilities and decades of corporate success, as it has evolved with market demands. From chicken salt to complex dairy products, they are a formidable leader in their industry and this is the ideal time to partner with them as career opportunities will be presented.
Your Role
You’ll work closely with the Operations Manager and Senior Leadership Team whilst supporting production operations and KPIs. On a daily basis your role will require you to:

• Manage and develop Preventative Maintenance Schedules that will ultimately provide the framework for breakdown repairs and troubleshooting equipment issues as they arise
• Manage the Company Maintenance Program and Associated Records
• Assist in machinery installation and repairs, and ensuring Work Flow is consistent with directives from Executive
• Undertake the necessary training as required to extend knowledge and skills
• Implement plant and machinery and support plant evolution and supply performance
• Perform breakdown, routine, and preventive maintenance tasks on all site production and infrastructure and complete associated paperwork
• Participate in shop floor team meetings to drive improvement programs
• Ensure work undertaken complies with HACCP, Food Safety and Quality guidelines
• General Construction and Fabrication
• Read, sketch and work to plans
• Maintain the efficiency of plant and machinery, leak detection and control
• Ensure that all Maintenance Personnel adhere to continuous improvement and 5S principals
• Ensure that yard and workshop areas should are hygienic, safe, accessible, and in good working order
• Ensure that you, and your peers adhere to Work Health and Safety practices

Other Details
The position is Full-time and permanent and offers a flexible working environment such as Time Off In Lieu and other flexible arrangements for the right person. Minimal to no travel is required. The company engages in high-performance systems to mentor and train people to their capacity.

About You

• You are an experienced Maintenance Manager, ideally from the Food or Dairy Production sectors
• You have relevant Trade Qualifications and may have a B Class Electrical License or Welding Certificate
• You are experienced with liquid environments exposing you to valves, pneumatics, pumps and seals
• You are a hands-on character, a great team player and inspire those around you
• You have good computer skills
• You have experience in technical drawings and engaging external contractors
• You are well presented, well mannered and a positive influence

What to do now
To register your interest in this dynamic position, submit your current confidential CV via the application link.
About Chilli Recruitment
We promise to partner with high-performing companies and pride ourselves on making sure that you are connected with the perfect job for you. Once applications have been reviewed, applicants who meet the critical criteria will be contacted for an initial interview and registration. Chilli Recruitment undertakes every effort to handle privacy and aims to be clear and precise about the job description in this advertisement, and further details about the employer will be provided following registration.
We look forward to partnering with you on your career search.