24/7 Manufacturing Maintenance Lead

Borg Manufacturing; Oberon Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Porta Products in Oberon NSW is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead our 24/7 manufacturing facility. This full-time role requires driving maintenance operations to maximise plant efficiency and minimise downtime while building strong relationships across production teams.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical) and a proven ability to develop practical solutions for repetitive failures, coupled with excellent communication and coaching skills.

Qualifications

• Lead a maintenance team in a large facility.
• Experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Develop solutions for repetitive failures affecting plant operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and coaching.
• Ability to build strong cross‑department relationships.
• Experience in MDF/manufacturing is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team and oversee maintenance operations.
• Maximise plant efficiency and minimise machine downtime.
• Work hands-on and liaise with production departments.
• Drive continuous improvement in performance and processes.

Skills

Maintenance management

Leadership

Manufacturing environment

Mechanical Electrical

Communication

Team coaching

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

Porta Products in Oberon NSW is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead our 24/7 manufacturing facility. This full-time role requires driving maintenance operations to maximise plant efficiency and minimise downtime while building strong relationships across production teams.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical) and a proven ability to develop practical solutions for repetitive failures, coupled with excellent communication and coaching skills.