Asset Care Lead

Arnott'S; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arnott’s Group in Brisbane is seeking an Asset Care Lead to improve equipment reliability, plan maintenance, and partner with operations to maximise plant performance.

You will manage maintenance schedules, WO and asset data in SAP PM, identify recurring issues, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance systems and asset performance.

Join a fast-paced FMCG environment and help deliver safe, efficient manufacturing outcomes while upholding GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical maintenance.
• Experience in manufacturing/FMCG environments.
• Proven experience in maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Experience using SAP PM or CMMS.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and teamwork.
• Proficient with Excel and maintenance reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance planning and scheduling to optimise equipment reliability.
• Manage maintenance schedules, work orders and asset data within SAP PM.
• Partner with operations to identify recurring equipment issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance systems and asset performance programs.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, analyse trends and support root-cause investigations to reduce downtime.
• Support major maintenance shutdowns, equipment upgrades and reliability improvement projects.
• Champion safe work practices, GMP compliance and risk management across maintenance activities.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Asset care

Reliability

SAP PM

Preventative maintenance

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical maintenance

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

The Arnott’s Group portfolio of brands continues the 160-year legacy of the Arnott family, providing quality, great-tasting food to create delicious moments for consumers across the world.

At The Arnott’s Group, you’ll join a diverse, values-driven team passionate about delivering quality products like Tim Tams, Shapes, V8 juice and more - plus enjoy them too!

We are proud of our legacy, but we aren't stopping here! Collaborators, innovators, and agile thinkers with a curious mind thrive here. Be part of a future which is full of delicious moments created locally, by you!

About the Role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Asset Care Lead to join our team at Virginia. This role is all about improving equipment reliability, driving maintenance excellence, and partnering with operations to maximise plant performance. You'll play a critical role in planning and coordinating maintenance activities, maintaining asset data integrity within SAP, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, and helping ensure our manufacturing assets operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.

What your days look like:

• Lead maintenance planning and scheduling activities to optimise equipment reliability and plant performance
• Manage and maintain maintenance schedules, work orders and asset data within SAP PM
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to identify recurring equipment issues and implement sustainable solutions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance systems, preventative maintenance programs and asset performance
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, analyse trends and support root cause investigations to reduce downtime
• Support major maintenance shutdowns, equipment upgrades and reliability improvement projects
• Champion safe work practices, GMP compliance and effective risk management across maintenance activities

The Ingredients for Success:

Just like you can't make a Tim Tam without chocolate, there are a few essential ingredients we need for this role;

• Trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or a related maintenance discipline
• Strong experience within a manufacturing, FMCG, food production or industrial environment
• Proven experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, asset care or reliability-focused roles
• Experience using SAP PM or a similar Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Solid understanding of preventative maintenance, work management processes and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work collaboratively across maintenance and operations teams
• Well-developed computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and maintenance reporting systems

Why You'll Love It Here:

You’ll join a business with some of Australia's most loved brands, working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where continuous improvement, reliability and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact on plant performance, help shape our asset care strategy, and work alongside experienced engineering, maintenance and operational leaders to deliver world-class manufacturing outcomes.

We value diversity in our workforce. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please inform our team so that we can work together to support your needs throughout the recruitment process.