Maintenance Specialist

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can grow your skills and knowledge within a supportive team environment? Apply today and be part of the ‘Great Place to Work’ Family! 

Who are we?

The Kraft Heinz Company is the third-largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands. A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for eliminating maintenance & breakdown related losses. They will be responsible for building capability in production and maintenance teams to deliver overall results. The role will oversee the defect mapping, preventative, corrective, and continuous improvement aspects of maintenance support for the site.  This is a hands-on position where you must be available to be approachable and make sure that our staff is engaged.

Responsibilities: 

• Own the Preventative Maintenance system for the assigned production area, focusing on defect handling, breakdown elimination, maintenance planning & scheduling. 
• Support in carrying out preventative maintenance (PM) schedule for the assigned production area,
• Perform and manage planned and un-planned workflow tasks.
• Participate in defect mapping exercises, 5Ys, 5W1H, RCAs, fish bones and any other focused improvement tools. Collaborate with the rest of the team providing functional expertise and hands on support to execute.
• Assist with hands on general maintenance tasks as and when required.
• Undertaking and assist with specific project work upon request.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members. 
• Be a leader on the shop floor championing the Kraft Heinz Safety Rules 

Key Requirements: 

• Proven leadership and supervisory experience
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical knowledge with respect to FMCG equipment 
• Computer skills (Microsoft suite, computerized maintenance management system)
• Strong problem-solving analytical skills- and time management
• Excellent communication skills
• Motivated worker with good attitude towards peers
• Certificate 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Benefits:

We empower our people to own their work- and it’s true our employees are our competitive advantage – so we take care of our Kraft Heinz family with our ‘Live Well’ benefits program:

• Gatherings - End of year celebrations, and monthly site lunches
• Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please share and let’s set it in action together.
• Wellbeing - annual health checks & flu shots- onsite wellbeing sessions & webinars
• Free onsite parking
• Employee recognition programs 
• Lunchroom equipped with pizza oven, vending machines, BBQ area and herb garden!

The Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces- promotes and values diversity and inclusion. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don’t meet 100% of the criteria. So, if this opportunity excites you and you think you have skills and experience that can add value (even if not specified), apply now! Please be aware shortlisted applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in Australia.