Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Maintenance &
Engineering Manager $175,000 + Super + Bonus

Your new company

Join a renowned manufacturer of building materials, celebrated for its industry leadership. Situated in the southwestern region of Sydney, this company boasts an excellent production facility and a vibrant company culture.

Your new role

In this role, you will head up the engineering and maintenance operations, shaping policies, systems, processes, and metrics, and orchestrating engineering and maintenance projects throughout the company.

Responsibilities include:

• Championing safety aspects and actively utilising the safety connections system
• Meeting safety connection KPIs (e.G., Critical risk surveys, toolbox talks, safety walks)
• Guiding and prioritising the activities of the site engineering team to optimise technical resources
• Scoping, designing, and costing engineering projects, including capital submissions
• Identifying process improvement opportunities through new capital works, modifications to existing designs and processes, enhanced production techniques, and the development of suitable test procedures
• Supervising the maintenance team of fitters, electricians, and contractors to ensure the repair of all site facilities and operating equipment, delivering a reliable plant operating within control
• Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns to identify immediate and root causes of failures
• Reducing maintenance costs through the effective implementation of a preventative and planned maintenance program and supervision of maintenance staff and contractors
• Accurately determining reasons for failure and suggesting design and/or system modifications if required
• Developing SOPs for common maintenance tasks and ensuring training to follow these procedures is in place
• Actively promoting all aspects of Quality &
  Environment
• Meeting KPIs for Quality targets

What you'll need to succeed

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering
• Engineering/maintenance management experience, with a focus on engineering and project management
• Proven experience in a management role, organisational competencies, and project management skills
• An analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various complex problems
• Leadership skills necessary to manage and develop a team
• A self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team

What you'll get in return

• $175,000 + Super + Bonus
• Opportunity to work with a global manufacturing company
• Career development and further training
• A great working culture and maintenance team
• What you need to do next

What you need to do now

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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about the next steps in your career.
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