Your new company
Working for a world leading meat processing factory located in Wangaratta specialising in sausage casings and pharmaceuticals.
Your new role
You will have a strong background in maintenance management and engineering with a demonstrated ability to oversee and coordinate all aspects of maintenance operations.
Your responsibilities will include
- Manage and coordinate maintenance activities, including scheduling, planning, and execution of preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
- Ensure equipment is maintained in optimal condition to minimise downtime and maximize productivity.
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies to optimize equipment performance and reduce costs.
- Conduct regular inspections to identify potential equipment failures and develop action plans to address issues proactively.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Manage the maintenance budget, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting on expenses.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
- Manage external companies to ensure on time delivery and quality of execution.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the maintenance team.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance management or engineering.
- Strong technical skills and knowledge of maintenance practices, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Strong attitude towards a sense of urgency and completion for identified tasks and opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and address issues proactively.
- Experience with budget management and cost control.
- Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in the food processing industry is highly desirable.
- Excellent opportunity to manage all aspects of the maintenance and engineering for a large international factory.
- Exposure to a specialised manufacturing process
- Great remuneration package
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact Madde Robinson on 0490120980 for a confidential discussion on your career.
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