Maintenance Supervisor

A unique and exciting opportunity is available to join our client's manufacturing plant to take over the reins (you'll be given a 12 month hand over from the current employee), and build the maintenance team and procedures. This hands on role will see you responsible for maintenance fitting, championing safe working practices, assuring quality, managing costs, implementing continuous improvement, and strategic maintenance planning.Client DetailsAdecco is thrilled to be partnering with an Australian leader in the world of recycling creating innovative, sustainable, and long-lasting products. Our client's focus and goal to have a noticeable impact on sustainability results in the development of products used in infrastructure, construction, and landscaping, forcing us to review the value of materials and waste.DescriptionThis role is responsible for leading the maintenance team, making sure things run well, keeping everyone safe, encouraging teamwork, and improving outcomes. Overall, the key areas of responsibility include (but not limited to):

• Team Management: Lead and manage our maintenance personnel to ensure the effective delivery of services supporting our manufacturing operation.
• Operational Leadership: Provide day-to-day operational leadership for trades personnel, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Safety Advocate: Lead and drive safe working attitudes and behaviours throughout the Maintenance Department.
• Work Environment: Promote an open, flexible work environment while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Performance Excellence: Drive performance, accountability, and engagement within the Maintenance Department, focusing on building capability.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to food safety and quality requirements.
• Cost Management: Deliver Repair and Maintenance (R&M) costs within budgeted figures.
• Reliability Systems Support: Support best practice asset reliability systems and provide assistance to the Maintenance Team.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement continuous improvement through a CI program, including Root Cause Analyses (RCAs).
• Production Support: Support production and site activities to optimize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Maintenance Planning: Plan maintenance work to align with plant and resource availability.

ProfileTo be successful for this opportunity, you will have:

• Experience: Previous experience in maintenance fitting in a manufacturing setting.
• Working Rights: Full unrestricted working rights to work in Australia.
• Technical Background: Mechanical, or electrical trade background.
• Leadership Skills: Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and guide the team.
• Relationship Building: Ability to build effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Safety Focus: Strong safety mindset in all facets of work.
• Analytical Skills: Analytical capability and the ability to effectively problem-solve.

Due to the background checks required for this role, candidates must hold full working rights, can pass a national police check and full pre-employment medical, be able to provide proof of COVID vaccination (2 doses), and be able to provide two professional references.Job OfferWhat's on offerWith a competitive base salary on offer, the successful applicant will have the benefit of joining an ASX-listed organisation that boasts a supportive culture with the ideal work-life balance. Surrounded by experienced, innovative, and passionate people, you will find yourself being an integral leader of an amazing team, whilst working directly with an uplifting and inspiring General Manager.How to applyTo find out more about this exciting opportunity and have a confidential discussion, please call or message Chris on 0408876829 or email directly at Christopher.Prosser@adecco.com.auTo submit your application please press on APPLY NOWSuccessful applicants can expect a recruitment process that consists of initial screening and interview conducted by Adecco, before being submitted for client interview, and background checks (medical, police check, and reference).