APG Workforce have a great opportunity for a permanent full-time Maintenance Manager role based within our clients poultry facility.
We have 1 role based in Laverton and 1 role based in Tanon.
The Role:
Lead the budgeting, planning, and execution of maintenance activities to ensure the smooth operation of our processing plant. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met, while driving continual improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of maintenance budgeting, planning, and implementation for plant, equipment, buildings, and infrastructure.
- Manage labor, planning, costs, safety, and quality within the maintenance department.
- Develop and verify the Quality and Food Safety System to comply with legislative and customer requirements.
- Maintain direct working relationships with various stakeholders including production managers, supervisors, and external contractors.
- Drive continuous improvement in maintenance operations.
- Provide operational direction and support to maintenance supervisors and team leaders.
- Ensure prompt and correct decision-making regarding maintenance operations.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and implement suitable controls.
- Adhere to all WHS policies and procedures.
- Achieve maximum productivity for the maintenance department.
- Ensure emergency maintenance procedures are developed and implemented.
- Maintain and repair buildings and infrastructure.
- Foster direct working relationships with workplace colleagues.
- Commit to continual improvement initiatives.
- Provide staff training as required.
- Participate in risk management and WHS-related activities.
- Knowledge of the food processing industry and fleet management.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in planning and project management.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve set targets and drive results.
- Quick response time and good timekeeping.
- Commitment to customer service and presentation.
- Strong communication skills and reliability.